1. A tube of The Lip Bar Just a Tint 3-in-1 Skin Conditioner for peeps ready to fuse the worlds of makeup and skincare. This Black woman-owned cult-favorite layers the skin with sheer buildable coverage. Plus, it's made with plant-derived ingredients that supplies the skin with allllll the hydration.
2. A pack of Hero Cosmetics acne patches created to help your blemishes fade into the background. As you sleep, each patch draws out debris from your pimples so you wake up with clearer-looking skin. Finally, your morning makeup routine won't involve layers and layers of concealer over that one spot.
3. An As I Am cleansing conditioner made with fast-wash days in mind. This number cleanses, conditions, detangles, and nourishes hair all in one step. Spending hours under the faucet is officially yesterday's news. π
4. A pack of Kiss press-on nails if you're in desperate need of a new manicure but don't have the time to sit at a salon for a couple of hours. This pick brings DIY-realness to life and allows you to flaunt a chip- and smudge-free mani in a matter of minutes. Say adios to hour-long nail sessions! π
5. A Jergens in-shower lotion for when you have a busy day ahead and need some neck-to-toe moisture in a pinch. This pick works like magic (just like our girl Ariana Grande) to provide you with nourishing hydration that lasts long after the faucet turns off.
6. A Milani Cosmetics Perfect 2-in-1 Concealer + Foundation that comes in clutch for days when quick makeup applications are a must. This multifunctional number provides your skin with the perfect veil of brightness and coverage for a flawless complexion β all with a natural matte finish and sweat-proof formula!
7. An E.l.f. Cosmetics face cream you can count on to envelop your skin with supreme levels of moisture. This baby is infused with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and squalane, that locks in moisture, brightens, and even skin tone. Consider this your one-stop shop for moisture.
8. A combination hair dryer and styler by Revlon meant to make your hairstyling sessions a breeze. This hot find dries your hair fast (without excess heat) and leaves your strands with both body and volume.
9. An OGX leave-in oil mist formulated to give all hair types a nourishing pick-me-up in seconds. Made with coconut oil and bamboo extract, this number adds luster and softness to your strands for an I-can't-belive-this-is-my-hair feel!
10. A Maybelline lip gloss designed to give your pout supreme levels of radiance and a burst of color with every. single. swipe. The days of layering lipstick and gloss are over friends!
11. A bottle of micellar cleansing water that sets the standard for soft, effective, and quick cleansing. This powerful cleanser works like magic to remove all signs of dirt, oil, debris, and leftover makeup sans the whole stripping your skin feeling.
12. A natural glow enhancer by L'OrΓ©al Paris bringing new meaning to the phrase "your skin but better." Made with glycerin and shea butter, this pick moisturizes like no other and delivers a glowy tint that goes the distance β without having to layer on tonnns of makeup.π
13. An Herbal Essences hair mousse for curl mavens looking to put their hot tools on ice. This bad boy helps create bouncy, defined curls in record time that lasts for the long haul, even on humid days. Curly hair, do care.π
14. A L'OrΓ©al Paris Wonder Water Treatment designed to bring dull, unruly strands back to their former healthy-looking glory. In just EIGHT seconds, this offering turns your mane into a silky-smooth masterpiece.
15. An E.l.f. Cosmetics coconut mist making a serious case for adding multitasking finds into your beauty collection. Featuring coconut and vitamin E, this number serves as a mid-day (or anytime) moisturizer and refresher and works wonders to set your makeup perfectly in place. 2-in-1 products for the win!
16. A L'OrΓ©al Paris tinted serum formulated for folks that love to keep their makeup looks on the lighter side and their routine on the shorter side. This bad boy is formulated with hyaluronic acid and mineral pigments that hydrate, brighten, and deliver lightweight coverage for healthy-looking skin. π
17. A jar of facial radiance pads meant to shrink your beauty routine by a few steps. This number tones, exfoliates, and brightens your skin all at once. All you need to do is cleanse, wipe your base with the pads, moisturize, and you're out the door! β¨
18. A can of dry shampoo designed to tide you over between wash days. This number instantly cleanses, removes excess oil, and adds some volume into the mix for a fresh-out-of-the-salon look.
19. A sleeping mask crafted to take your skin's moisture levels to new heights with little to no effort on your part. It has avocado, glacier water, and niacinamide that seeps into skin and nourishes like no other. Apply it at night, rinse it off in the morning, and you're golden!
20. A tube of Black Girl Sunscreen coming in major clutch on the skincare front. Made with avocado, jojoba, and SPF 30, this Black-owned find moisturizes to a tee (without the white cast) and shields your skin from harmful sun rays all day long.
21. An Aquis Hair-Drying Turban reviewers adore because it dries hair 50 percent faster than your traditional towel. It's made with an Aquitex fabric that quickly and gently wicks water away from hair, reduces frizz, and strengthens your mane.
22. An E.l.f. Cosmetics Multi Stick crafted to give your skin a dewy flush of color that can be applied to your lips, cheeks, and eyes β instead of using a specific product for each step. Plus, this cream-to-powder stick can be applied with your fingers or makeup brush. Folks, this is the future!
23. Or a Pixi Stick tinted moisturizer designed to let you swipe your bronzer where you see fit to achieve your desired look. Plus, this pick comes in not one, but four shades so you can contour, add blush, or even highlight. Yup, it's worth it.
24. A Makeup Eraser Cloth Set made to tackle makeup removal like a pro and clean up small mistakes during makeup application. This reusable cloth breaks down all makeup (including waterproof eye makeup) with just water. Simply wet your cloth, massage it over your face (or problem areas), and voila! A fresh face!
25. And a Colourpop Lip Stain for peeps that prefer not to reapply their color after giving their S.O. a smooch, eating a delicious meal, or drinking that extra large cold brew in the morn. It's made with guava and lychee extracts that hydrate, keep your lips feeling fresh, and deliver a glossy finish.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.