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1. An oil-absorbing face roller made using absorbent volcanic stone that'll soak up any excess oil. Instant matte skin FTW!
2. An acne-fighting body wash for anyone with stubborn skin. Formulated using 10% benzoyl peroxide, this wash is gentle on skin but harsh on acne!
Promising review: "For years I have struggled with really embarrassing back acne. I was a field hockey goalie in high school (gross, sweaty pads on my body) and played lacrosse in college (constant sweating under the hot Florida sun). Even after college, my back acne continued and left embarrassing scars. Now I’m 25 and still workout a lot, so my persisting back acne is SO embarrassing. All I ever wanted to do was wear a low open back dress and feel comfortable. And unfortunately, I don’t have health insurance so going to the dermatologist was out of the picture. About to give up and get laser treatment for my back, I ran across this wash and decided to give it a try. And WOW. I actually wish I had taken a before picture, but I think I was too embarrassed by my back to do so. Now I NEVER get back breakouts and it’s even healed some of my scarring! I’m so happy I found this product!! I wish I had found it years ago!" —joanna youssef
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
3. Pore-tightening face masks because their 8-in-1 treatment will leave your skin visibly hydrated, bright, and lifted. You just need to get through the 15 minutes of looking a little like a zombie. But it's worth it since its aloe vera and albumin–enriched formula results in tighter, clearer, and more even skin.
4. A natural overnight lip mask if you constantly wake up to dried, cracking lips. This plant-based moisturizer's got your lips covered. Literally. Because it's made with mango butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and jojoba oil, you'll wake up to totally repaired lips!
5. A pack of hydrocolloid acne patches to help keep blemishes at bay. Let it sit overnight and wake up to a patch full of gunk, speeding up the healing (and vanishing) process.
6. A rejuvenating eye cream whose all-natural and vegan ingredients absorb quickly into the skin to start the process of brightening and lifting your under-eye area. Perpetual late nights got nothing on this cream!
7. A tub of O'Keeffe's hand cream so there's no more suffering from dry, cracked, and sensitive skin. This cream restores moisture and promotes healing, so you can finally go back to living.
Promising review: "I have suffered from splitting and cracking fingers every fall and winter for years. I tried Eucerin, Lubriderm, and Gold Bond creams, but none seemed to relieve the splitting from reoccurring. I tried O'Keeffe's Working Hands Cream and within two and a half days, the splitting and cracking were no longer a factor. Since using the cream, I have not suffered any more cracking or splitting. I am on a busy schedule and only use it at night when I go to bed. It says it's nongreasy but you can definitely feel a slick texture on your hands once applied. That's why I use it at night before bed when I don't have to open doorknobs, touch smartphones, or shake hands. It has the texture of cake icing, goes on smooth, and works into the skin quickly. It has no smell I can detect. I am so glad I found this cream, it has ended years of split and cracked fingers/hands." —T.H.
Our O'Keeffe's Working Hands Cream deep dive goes into more details, so be sure to check it out.
Get it from Amazon for $6.78.
8. A professional-grade callus-removing gel that'll remove years worth of calluses quick and easy. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let it do its magic, and rinse!
9. A carbonated clay mask for exfoliating your pores and preventing blackheads with this one-step mask. And watch as your face gets covered in foam!
10. A multipurpose dermaplaning tool if you're looking to exfoliate your skin while getting rid of dirt and hair. Peach fuzz, begone!
11. A Peach & Lily refining serum to hydrate, calm, and brighten, and to help you achieve luminous skin! Its formula, consisting of peach extract, hyaluronic acid, and East Asian mountain yam, means skin as clear as crystal is on its way.
12. A plant-based face serum whose blend of vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, witch hazel, and jojoba oil will give you skin so bright, you'll light up every room you enter. Fresh-looking skin is just a bottle away!
Promising review: "I am prone to the rare chin breakout during that time of the month. After reading so many reviews, I gave this a shot and I'm very glad I did. My skin has cleared up considerably in the three months I've been using this product. I put it on every morning under my makeup, after my shower, and again before bed. WOW my skin looks so great! The texture is smoother, I have even less small acne than before and overall I see a marked improvement in my complexion. Love this stuff and will continue to buy it over and over each time the bottle runs out." —C. Morris
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes).
13. A bottle of hydrating 100% squalane oil made with renewable Brazilian sugarcane that will help keep moisture locked into your skin even when the weather tries to dry you out.
14. An epilator for long-lasting hair removal that gets at ~the root~ of the problem! so you can easily go several weeks without needing to shave.
15. A bump-erasing exfoliating body scrub if your "strawberry skin" is anything but sweet. Smooth skin FTW!
16. A skin-repairing body oil chock-full of natural oils good to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Its skin renewal formula will help get rid of acne scars, surgery scars, and so much more!
Just make sure to use sunscreen with this since it can make you a bit more sensitive to the sun.
Promising review: "Bio-Oil is the BEST skin product on the market. I use it as a twice a day — morning and before I go to bed. Small lines have disappeared. My skin is very smooth and seems to glow. A doctor recommended this to one of my friends who told me about it. I have bought several bottles as gifts. Be patient. It will take a few months for you to see notice the changes. I am 71 years old. No one paid me to write this." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.92+ (available in three sizes).
17. A skin-softening, creamy body wash whose vitamin- and antioxidant-rich formula can also be used as shaving cream. We love a 2-in-1 that actually works.
18. A hydrating and moisturizing face mask that uses hyaluronic acid to give you a natural glow, as well as amino acids to help your skin retain moisture. Get smoother skin in as quick as 15 minutes!
19. A pack of eye cucumbers infused with cucumber and green tea extracts working together to soothe and rejuvenate.
20. A jar of Aquaphor's healing moisturizer for anyone suffering from dry, cracked, and sensitive skin. It restores moisture and promotes healing, so you can go back to living.
21. A dual body moisturizer and hair-growth inhibitor if you've been looking for a way to keep your shaved legs smoother for longer. Made with natural ingredients like shea butter and plant extracts, this formula helps to slow down your cell growth rate.
Promising review: "I'd never bought a hair inhibitor before and was skeptical. To my surprise, from the first application it actually worked. I used it for under my chin; typically after tweezing my hair grows back in two days. After tweezing and using this product one time, I haven't had to tweeze in 1.5 weeks and hope I won't need to soon again. I apply most days twice a day. Would definitely recommend! Gets 5 stars from me! I am very happy with the results!" —Anonymous A.
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
22. An oil-controlling, charcoal-powered balancing cleanser to help you get blemish- and shine-free skin. Made with clean, vegan, and cruelty-free ingredients, this cleanser will give your skin everything it deserves.
23. An exfoliating water gel that can be used anywhere on your body you've noticed dead skin. Massage this into your skin for at least 30 seconds to clear clogged pores and keep you hydrated.
Promising review: "Do it. That's it. Just all people need to try this. My skin has never felt cleaner. I actually dry off after the shower, apply this to face, chest, and back (acne-prone areas) and exfoliate all. After two weeks of use, I saw a HUGE difference in stubborn areas with little bumps on my chest and blackhead bumps on my cheeks that seem to never go away." —Feli
Get it from Amazon for $44.67.
24. A Jergens in-shower lotion infused with shea butter oil so you can get the whole shebang over and done with before you even step out of the bathroom.
25. An oil-free Fenty Skin Start'r kit including a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer all made with natural and tropical ingredients for helping your skin get Carnivale ready, which just means fresh and healthy.
26. Korean exfoliating mitts because you deserve to have the spa experience right in your own home. Easily lift away dead skin to reveal soft and glowy skin.
27. A moisturizing and exfoliating brown sugar scrub if you need help reducing the appearance of lines and scars. You can use this on your face, body, and feet for healthier skin.
28. A dark spot–correcting cream that'll also work to repair sun damage, discoloration, and acne marks!
29. A tone-evening glycolic acid peel whose powerful formula is designed to fade fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring. Bring back your naturally radiant skin!
30. A fan-favorite pore-cleansing clay mask that creates a powerful (yet gentle) exfoliant sure to rid your skin of any impurities — especially when paired with apple cider vinegar.
Many reviewers also use this as a hair mask!
Promising review: "This is quite possibly the best skincare product I have ever used. I don’t say that lightly as I am a self-confessed beauty junky and cystic acne sufferer. But holy hell, this mask literally changed my life in less than a week. I've tried everything, but this mask is a godsend. I apply it every single day for exactly 10 minutes before showering. Within three days, my cysts have dried up completely and flattened (which would’ve taken at least two weeks normally). No new pimples have emerged and my skin is younger looking, less spotty, and much softer." —loveorbit
Check out our Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay deep dive for more satisfying before and afters.
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in two sizes).
31. A soothing, skin-strengthening serum for helping to heal skin irritated by exfoliants. It'll also build up your skin's barrier, keeping moisture in and letting fine lines fall away.
32. An overnight collagen treatment to create a protective barrier on your skin that hydrates and moisturizes while you sleep. Sounds like a win-win to me!
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.