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1. Dr. G Brightening Peeling Gel instantly (and safely!) removes oodles of gunk and dead skin so *all* of your skincare products penetrate deeper into your skin and do their jobs more efficiently. It might look a little unsettling, but it's so worth it.
2. Blacker-than-your-black-soul NYC Epic Liquid Liner won't budge or smudge, no matter what shenanigans you get into, or more likely, how the weather decides to betray you. The brush tip is super easy to navigate, sharp/precise as heck, and super pigmented. You and your wings will look better than ever.
3. Touch in Sol No Poreblem Primer glides over your pores for a totally silky, seamless, and dare I say airbrushed-appearing base that enhances the wear of your makeup and makes 👏 pores 👏 far 👏 less 👏 visible👏 — aka, it's amazing for preventing summertime (and anytime, let's be honest) foundation slippage.
4. A pack of Schick Silk Dermaplaning Tools remove peach fuzz and shape brows painlessly (and without paying for a wax). They're gentle, precise, and won't leave irritation marks like most threading or razors. Aka your face will be as smooth as a baby's bottom and you'll never have to pay the price.
5. Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo sweeps away all of that heavy, scalp-clogging buildup you've accumulated since your last wash (from styling products or otherwise) and boosts volume — all without irritating your scalp or stripping your hair of its natural oils, win!
6. Skinfood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off is a delicious-smelling crowd favorite that physically but gently exfoliates away blackheads and dead skin cells, while also hydrating your face — and that's thanks to mineral-rich Brazilian black sugar granules! After 10 to 15 minutes, say hello to baby-soft skin!
7. Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner is an absolute steal for the results it produces: less redness, acne, uneven texture dullness, and probably more, tbh. Witch hazel helps with all of that, as well as tightening pores and balancing skin pH, while rosewater and aloe vera soothes/hydrates skin.
8. A reusable Makeup Eraser for a simple, product-free, and water-only (yep, you read that right!) method of removing makeup and cleansing your face. Now you *really* don't have an excuse for not taking off your makeup before you collapse into bed!
9. LA Pure 24K Gold Eye Masks are super cooling, luxe-looking, help reduce puffiness, hydrate/soften delicate under eye skin, and brighten dark circles — all within 20 to 30 minutes. So sit back, relax, and watch an episode of your fave comedy show, while these gold bbs do the heavy lifting.
10. Nip + Fab Glycolic Fix Daily Cleansing Pads tackle breakouts with just a few swipes of its resurfacing abilities, made up of 2.8% glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, and witch hazel.
11. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming and Hydrating Gentle Cleanser are no-fuss daily face washes that, depending on your skin type, help remove makeup, dirt, and excess oil, but also help your skin retain the moisture it truly needs. And that ingredient list? Whew! So clean, free from questionable ingredients, and suitable for the most sensitive of sensitive skin types!
12. Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer is perfect for lazy people who hate feeling sticky and waiting for moisturizer to dry (hello, me!) — you apply this while your skin is *still wet* and wait a few minutes for it to sink in, so by the time you're ready to collapse into bed your bod is feeling as silky as can be!
13. Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream provides blendable, natural-looking, and medium-to-full coverage that hits it out of the park when it comes to disguising blemishes, evening out skin tone, and SPF (42, baby!).
14. Ecotools Makeup Brush Cleansing Shampoo blows other makeup brush cleansers out of the water because it keeps its ingredient list super simple and clean, because your brushes ultimately go back and all around your face — so you want to make sure no gunk, oil, or chemicals is left on them. To be more specific, it's hypoallergenic, paraben-, phthalate-, and petroleum-free, and contains no perfumes or skin irritants. Yup, checks all the boxes!
15. The Foreo Luna Mini 2 soothingly vibrates its way into each nook and cranny of your face to dismiss makeup, dirt, and oil, so you can go to bed in peace, knowing your skin is totally clean and your pores are unclogged and thriving. And in 60 seconds! Make your favorite facial cleanser work even harder, y'all! 💪
16. EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 gives sensitive, acne-prone skin a healthy dose of sun protection without feeling thick, greasy, or overall unpleasant — and ~3,500 reviews (with an average of 4.3 stars and 75% five-star) don't lie, bb.
17. Vogue Effects Eyeliner Stamp gives you the perfect cat eye in a matter of seconds. Yep, you simply stamp on your baddie wing and then use the other end to draw your line and connect the wing to it. Um, I could honestly cry right now. Finally! Easier liquid eyeliner!
18. A rosewater facial spray to spritz on your face when you need a little afternoon pick-me-up — it'll leave your skin feeling refreshed, so you don't feel the need to pile on more makeup.
19. Avarelle Hydrocolloid Acne Patches are almost undetectable, which means you can wear them anytime you want to defeat blemishes — they're infused with redness-fighting cica, zit-fighting tea tree, and skin-calming calendula oil. Just clean the blemish, pop on a patch, and watch the patch absorb pus and deflate the sucker in just a few hours. *mind blown*
20. Neogen Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling sloughs off your dead skin cells using a unique three-layer pad technology, lactic acid to deep, deep clean those pores, and Resveratrol, which is an antioxidant that is naturally derived from red wine and protects your skin against free radicals.
21. CND SolarOil conditions and strengthens your nails and softens cuticles with a lightweight but deep-penetrating blend of jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and Vitamin E. And all you gotta do is massage it in (nighttime might be most convenient) and use it consistently, and your nails will look strong, healthy, and shiny as heck!
22. Aquis Lisse Luxe Hair Towel easily wraps around your head to keep your wet strands out of the way as they dry faster than they've ever dried! Thanks for its soft microfiber material, this guy sucks up water faster than normal towels and is much gentler on your hair ('cause less frizz is what we all want, ok!).
23. Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eyeshadow Primer is your waterproof solution to oily lids that are rudely keen on making your artistic eyeshadow masterpiece crease, slip, and smudge through the day — um, yeah, NO MORE.
24. John Frieda Hot Air Brush releases — you guessed it — hot air to lift, brush out, and dry your hair all at the same darn time, which means you're doing three jobs at once without sacrificing efficiency. Helloooo, stunning, at-home blowout!
25. A heaping of O'Keeffe's Healthy Feet Foot Cream if every other solution you've ever tried to make your heels happy, soft, and crack-free just hasn't worked — this bb creates a protective, glycerin-heavy layer that'll boost moisture levels, penetrate rougher surface skin, and prevent future moisture loss, so your skin can actually ~heel~ (heal). Your stompers thank you in advance.
26. An argan oil, vitamin E, and aloe vera Herstyler hair serum help transports your dry, frizzy summer hair into Smooth Strands Station for way less than the cost of a trip to the salon. You'll basically be your own pro hairstyler! Herstyler, get it now? Hahaha.
27. Acure Brightening Facial Scrub is packed with sea kelp to soften and detoxify, while lemon peel and French green clay cleanse without stripping away natural moisture — TL;DR you'll be left with glowing skin. And did we mention it's also vegan, cruelty-free, and less than $10? It's at the top of its class!
28. Fanola No Yellow Shampoo has violet pigments to help tone down normally unwanted yellow hues on gray, light blonde, and streaked hair — just use it once a week on damp or dry hair for one to three minutes, and voila, your hair will be back to the fresh color you had when you walked out of the salon.
29. If you haven't heard about Aztec Secret Clay Mask, where have you been hiding? It penetrates all of your clogged pores to help stop cystic acne from forming, taking over your face/body, and giving you lots of unnecessary grief. Just take a peek at the reviewer photos, and become a believer.
30. NYX Matte and Dewy Finish Setting Sprays are just as good, if not better, than their higher-end competitors in ensuring that your makeup stays lookin' pristine. Just spritz for easy lock-in, and go about your possibly very long and involved day without having to worry! What more could you ask for?
31. ArtNaturals Argan Oil Hair Mask deep conditions your hair and helps undo damage from heated tools, bleaching, and sun exposure for a gorgeous mane that feels healthy and SUPER DUPER SOFT to the touch. Seriously, you won't be able to keep your hands off.
32. Vivienne Sabó Cabaret Premiere Mascara builds, lifts, and volumizes your lashes straight into "Are you wearing falsies?" territory. That's a secret you'll never tell, xoxo. (Or you can... 'cause amazing products are meant to be shared!)
33. Handy-dandy tubes of BodyGlide anti-blister balm and anti-chafe balm minimize irritation and pain at all costs, which is great for those busy days you're running around nonstop! No skin rubbing or blisters shall dare ruin your work and/or play!
34. A Wet Brush, a near-magical detangling brush that, contrary to its name, works great on both wet and dry hair and uses ~IntelliFlex bristles~ to soften and take care of those pesky knots without tugging on your hair and causing breakage. No more tears to be shed, folks!
35. Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel is your to-go solution whenever summer rears its horns and burns your skin — it helps calm down any redness and ease itchiness! People also swear by it for taming acne or oiliness, as well as lightening acne scars. Pop it into the fridge for an extra cooling effect!
36. Certified organic Radha 100% Rosehip Oil douses your skin with antioxidants and fatty acids to reduce acne and increase brightness — it's great for fussy, dry, mature, and blemish-prone skin, so...really any skin that needs a lil' helping hand. Well, help it shall deliver!
37. Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment is a miracle-working hair treatment that might just spin your damaged, hay-like hair into golden locks ready for their hair commercial debut. The health! The body! The silkiness! The secret is in its key players: ceramides and collagen.
38. Flexible Tifara Beauty curling Rods are a real must-have for anyone who wants natural, flowing curls without subjecting their precious mane to heat. Yes, you see that lusciousness through!
39. Coty Airspun Powder keeps your makeup in its damn place all day long until you're good and ready to take it off — no slipping, separation, or creasing in sight. If this was a competition, Coty would get 10s across the board.
40. Remington Pro Pearl Ceramic Curling Wand transforms straight hair into curled masterpieces — the kind that attract endless compliments as you casually take them in and say, "Yeah, it's really no big deal." (But it is.)
41. CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is extra reliable, a household staple, and National Eczema Association–approved, but its main goal is to relieve dry, flaky skin all year round with the help of ceramides to boost your skin's natural barrier and hyaluronic acid to boost your skin's water content.
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