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1. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Oil made with moisturizing botanicals and oils like lavender, evening primrose, and squalane. It's designed to replenish your skin overnight. You can skip the five-step beauty routine and wake up to skin that looks more radiant and less tired, so you can brag about how you woke up like that.
I have been using this oil for six years now. I started using it while I was pregnant and my skin looked different. It didn't look refreshed even after a full night of sleep. I discovered this oil and was hesitant to try it because of the price, but with so many good reviews, I decided to give it a go. I didn't expect to see results so fast! After just a few nights, my skin looked like it was glowing! Everyone kept asking what I was doing differently and I quickly shared this miracle in a bottle with them. I never stopped using it and it's the one thing in my routine I haven't changed. I'm so happy there's now a matching night cream and eye cream to go along with this too now.
Get it from Kiehl's or Sephora for $30+ (available in four sizes).
2. Colgate Optic White Overnight Teeth Whitening Pen for stained or yellow teeth. It features a precision brush for easy application. All you have to do is glide the pen on your teeth and let it do its thing while you sleep. You won't have to deal with strips that slip and slide. Reviewers are loving it because "it's effective and easy to use." Remove years of stains in just one week!
The reviewer pictures above show results after just one night!
Promising review: "SO happy I decided to try this. It seemed kinda ridiculous honestly, a teeth whitening pen? Ooook. After doing strips and trays for years on and off I figured what’s the worst that can happen? I’m out like thirty bucks if it sucks? Whatever. I gotta say I’m pleasantly surprised. I LOVED the idea that I can just paint it on at night and go to sleep, not waiting a half hour like the strips then peeling them off and brushing. After the first application I was pleasantly surprised in the morning to notice a subtle difference in shade. By application four my teeth were noticeably brighter. Definite downside is the clumping of the product on the bristles. I used an alcohol pad after each use. It seemed to do the trick. 10/10 would buy again. Totally worth it for convenience and obvious results alone." —A.S.
Get 35 treatments from Amazon for $24.97 (also available in a two-pack).
3. A Moroccanoil hair treatment because you can simply apply it to damp or dry hair and let it work its magic. Some reviewers like to leave it in overnight. Infused with argan oil, this treatment detangles and conditions hair while also boosting shine and reducing frizz. And (!!) it has over 55,000 5-star ratings!
This hair oil works on all hair types, is fast-absorbing, and free of sulfates, SLS, SLES, parabens, and formaldehydes.
Promising reviews: "I love this hair treatment. I use it at night for an overnight treatment and during the day before styling my hair. My hair looks healthy all the time! I no longer use any other treatments. It is great right after you color or highlight your hair, because it restores it to perfectly shiny! The more you use it, the less product you need, because your hair stays looking healthy. I only use a very small amount now — about the size of a dime!" —KH
"Smells really good. Moisturizes my 4c hair very well. Promotes healthy-feeling and -looking hair." —Olivia M.
Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in two sizes and a set).
4. Kiehl's Overnight Lip Buttermask for dried and chapped lips, infused with fair-trade coconut oil, wild mango butter, and shea butter. It repairs your pout, making it smoother and softer while you get some shut-eye.
I only purchased this because I needed to spend a few more dollars to qualify for a freebie. I grabbed this from the counter expecting it to be just a few dollars because it's so small. I was shocked that it's was actually $28. I decided I'd give it a try but didn't really expect much. I put it on right before bed and went to sleep. When I woke up, I realized my lips felt softer than they ever had and they were not dry at all. My lips even looked healthier. I have been using it every night since.
5. Or Burt's Bees overnight Intensive Lip Treatment if you're looking for a more affordable option. With over 8,500 5-star ratings, this all-natural balm will have you waking up to softer, smoother, and more moisturized lips.
Promising review: "I bought this product because I trust the name. If you are having problems with chapped lips and sore corners of your mouth, apply this every night before you go to sleep and your lips will heal. I have tried other products and they feel good going on, but they don't solve the problem like the medicated balm by Burt's Bees! It's worth the money!" —Shannon M King
Get it from Amazon for $9.49.
6. A robe curl band to achieve dreamy curls without a bunch of hair rollers or having to waste your precious time using a curling iron. This one-piece curler, inspired by a robe tie, allows you to comfortably wrap your hair before bed. You'll wake up to curly hair without much effort.
Travel Wild Heart is a small business that sells hair accessories like headbands, hair wraps, hair towels, and scrunchies.
Promising review: "So soft and easy to sleep in! Perfect for easy overnight curls." —Atomicamiga
Get the polka dot version for $16.20 or the star version for $14.40, both from Travel Wild Heart on Etsy (available in more colors here).
7. Overnight acne patches so you can skip an over-the-top skincare routine and still reduce acne. These draw out impurities gently without drying out your skin. The patches are hypoallergenic, latex-free, vegan, and cruelty-free. After washing your face at night, apply these to pimples on your face. Remove the patch in the morning for clearer, less irritated skin.
This pack comes with 52 patches in three sizes.
Promising review: "I’ve tried a lot of different acne stickers, but these are my favorite. They work so well. I put them on at night, and when I remove it the next morning, there’s gunk from my pimples on the sticker, and my zits have gotten much flatter, and I suffer from cystic acne pretty bad. Definitely recommend!" —Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
8. A reusable Revlon oil-absorbing stick to soak up any excess oil for that matte look. This replaces blotting papers and can be used before or after applying makeup! It's even simple to clean — just remove the stone and wash occasionally.
9. A razor bump solution for relief from issues caused by waxing and shaving. You can say goodbye to razor bumps, ingrown hairs, and rashes. All you have to do is apply this before removing hair to prevent irritation or use it after if need some relief.
10. Maybelline Dark Circles Treatment Concealer that will work like magic to hide discoloration around your eyes. With a swipe and blend (using the attached sponge applicator), tired eyes will look refreshed and selfie-ready.
Promising review: “Every time I put on makeup, this is my go-to. I have dark circles under my eyes and with one swipe, a sponge, and a look in the mirror it did the job. The color matched my skin as well. I have very fair skin and it didn’t stand out at allI love the fact that it’s like a pen or wand that you can use easily in certain areas on the face. I would recommend it to anyone!" —Astyn Richeda
Get it from Amazon for $6.62+ (available in 16 shades).
11. SoCozy Leave-In Curl Conditioning Spray to gently detangle and soften your kid's hair, giving them frizz-free, bouncy curls. Made with vitamin B5, jojoba oil, and olive oil, it replenishes, strengthens, and moisturizes hair. Get adorable curls without the fuss!
Reviewers say this spray will leave wavy or curly hair (from 2a–4c hair) shiny, soft, and bouncy. And it's free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic colors or dyes, propylene glycol, gluten, wheat, and nuts!
Promising review: "This is the BEST product EVER! I will never use another hair detangler ever again. We use this product daily in my house, my daughter, my son, and I. Both of us girls have long and thick curly hair, and it allows us to brush through our hair with no problems! And my son mostly uses it to style his hair before gel, and because it smells so good! We tried a few products from Walmart, Ulta, and Target, and nothing was good enough. This is now on my Subscribe & Save every month!" —Tamira McLelland
Get it from Amazon for $9.69+ (available in two sizes).
12. Live Tinted Superhue Pigmentation Stick to target dark spots and hyperpigmentation. This *magic wand* glides on easily to even out your skin tone. Plus, it's vegan, cruelty-free, and non-comedogenic.
Live Tinted is a South-Asian, woman-owned beauty brand founded by beauty blogger and entrepreneur Deepica Mutyala. This brand celebrates being inclusive and diverse.
Promising review: "I HAVE NEVER HAD A HOLY GRAIL PRODUCT. UNTIL NOW!! Literally SO effective. Tons of people have been complimenting my skin from my boyfriend (who doesn't always notice subtle changes) to my coworkers ONLINE VIA VIDEO! My skin literally looks visibly brighter and smoother. The only thing you have to be careful of is if you freshly wax or thread any part of your face. Wait a day or two to use the product in case you have sensitive skin to be safe!" —Ulta Customer
Get it from Ulta or Live Tinted for $34.
13. A hair thickening spray so you can make your fine and limp hair look fuller in just 60 seconds, without paying for a blowout! It's jam-packed with minerals and nutrients and a thickening tonic to absorb access oil, so you can achieve voluminous hair. BTW, Rapunzel called and she wants a bottle, too.
Apply to damp hair, comb through, and then dry or style as usual.
Promising review: "The spray is amazing! My hair has thinned in the past couple of years due to age and an illness. With just one use, my very fine hair feels thicker, looks fuller, and my style stays all day. After photo (shown above) is after applying and just drying (before styling). I’m in love!" —Donna
Get it from Amazon for $23.95+ (available in two sizes).
14. A nail growth treatment for some serious claws that will make you want to rock your natural nails and skip the salon. Infused with keratin, this polish prevents peeling and chipping and works to make your nails stronger and longer. Oh, and did I mention that it's under $5?
Promising review: "My nails were paper thin and brittle from thyroid problems, and I was never able to grow out my nails. I’ve used this product for about 2.5 months now, and it’s truly working! My nails are hard and strong; I am able to have long nails without them chipping or splitting. I only use one coat, take off with acetone every three days, and reapply. If you use too many coats, it will chip off and not do its job. Pictures (shown above) are from the first day I used this and a current one after 2.5 months. Definitely worth it if you put in the effort every three days." —CHOW1234
Get it from Amazon for $3.88.
15. Mederma PM Intensive Overnight scar cream because it's specifically formulated to work with your skin's nighttime regenerative cycle to reduce the appearance of scars. This cream will make scars appear smoother, smaller, and less noticeable while locking in moisture and collagen while you sleep!
Promising review: "This is my second order of the Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Cream. I had major surgery on my leg in February 2022 and began using it on the incision when it closed. The long incision scar has greatly diminished. I am continuing to use the cream because it is making a difference. This makes about 4.5 months now, and I am still seeing improvement, so I will continue to use it." —Margaret A.
Get it from Amazon for $26.06+ (available in two sizes).
16. O'Keeffe's night hand cream to relieve dry, cracked hands. This hypoallergenic cream contains deep conditioning oils that calm irritation and repair hands in as quickly as one use.
Promising review: "Absolutely phenomenal. I am a medical mama, and I wash my hands compulsively. My hands were so horribly cracked and painful. Immediately, I found relief with this cream, and in a matter of one week, my hands were back to normal! Cannot recommend enough!" —Amazon Customer
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $16.99+ (also available in a five-pack).
17. Moisturizing heel socks you can wear to bed and wake up to softer and more hydrated feet. This gel-lined sock is infused with jojoba seed oil, olive oil, and vitamin E oil. You can also pair it with your favorite lotion. Plus, they are reusable and washable.
Promising review: "I used these socks with Dr. Scholls severe cracked heel balm, every night for the first week and then on and off for the next few weeks. Photos (shown above) are about three weeks apart. My heels had deep, painful cracks that would occasionally bleed, and now they're almost gone." —Manuel C.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in five color options).
18. A winged eyeliner stamp because it's so hard to get the perfect winged eyeliner every time — until now. This dual-sided applicator has a stamp and pen so you won't have to feel like your arms are about to fall off when you attempt for the hundredth time to get your eyeliner right.
Promising review: "Let me start by saying this isn't my first cat-eye rodeo. I've tried the taping method, normal liquid liner, plastic winged stamping devices, stencils, all of it! Well, this gem arrived and I immediately had to try it out, all while laughing at how terrible this would probably turn out...but to my surprise I put the left cat eye-on first and it was perfect. I thought this was a fluke and did the right eye...again, it came out clean and perfect! I HAVE NEVER IN MY LIFE BEEN ABLE TO DO A CAT-EYE IN UNDER 10 MINUTES, LET ALONE THE TWO MINUTES THIS TOOK TO DO! There were no sloppy streaks that I had to touch up or anything you would expect. Just a clean crisp line. I can now do a cat eye EVERY day and look/feel like a badass. Everyone can think I spend hours doing my makeup in the morning." —LadyMeow
Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in three sizes and in a combo pack).
19. L’Oréal 8 Second Wonder Water Lamellar Hair Treatment to make your hair silkier, shinier, and more heathy-looking, fast! All you have to do is apply it to wet hair and massage it in. After just eight seconds (yes eight!!), rinse it out.
Apply this directly to wet hair, avoiding the roots, massage it in for eight seconds, then rinse. Effort required = practically zero. You can use one dose for fine- to medium-textured hair, two to three doses for thick- to curly-textured hair, and add one more dose if you have long hair.
Promising reviews: "I don’t usually do reviews on products, but for this one I absolutely have to. I have 3c type hair and struggle with a lot a breakage, unmanageability, and moisture. When my mom mentioned this product to me I didn’t take her seriously because of the simple fact that we have two completely different hair textures. I never would have thought this brand would work on my hair. I have never in my 22 years felt my hair like this. I feel like I have a completely different head of hair. This product is so amazing and I will FOREVER be using this product in my hair regimen. Thank you so much!! ♥️" —Theressa Hailey
"It does exactly what it says...makes your hair soft, shiny, and cooperative! I have given this to two of my friends ALREADY — one with thick and curly hair, the other with limp and fine hair — and THEY BOTH swear by this product! Just can't think of enough good things to say! I have short bleached hair, so am getting excellent results using less than half as much as they recommend. Buy this stuff — you'll thank yourself later!!!!!" —enamelcamel
Get it from Amazon for $9.87.
20. A Revlon One-Step Hairdryer and Volumizer Brush because it does two jobs at once so you can speed through your hair routine. It will dry and style your tresses — giving it a ton of volume without the frizz.
Promising reviews: "It's a must-have!!! I'm IN LOVE! I'm kicking myself for not getting one sooner. I have fine, shoulder length hair that is wavy when it air dries. It's not a pretty wave, more like a frizzy mess, so I always dried and used a straightener. It was time consuming, hair was all over the bathroom, and some days I wasn't happy with the results. It was a vicious cycle. Now my hair is done in half the time, it's smooth and I barely lose any hair in the process. I let my hair air dry a little before I use the One-Step Dryer on low and the results are amazing. I could never master the hair dryer and brush technique so this is a game changer." —A. Kyle
"I have 4c African American kinky-coily hair. This dryer cuts my drying and straightening time to just 20–25 minutes! I part my hair in four sections, apply my heat protectant, and use this dryer, and in no time my hair is straightened! This hairdryer is comfortable and practical to use. Highly recommend for Black/AA or textured hair!" — Lisa
Get it from Amazon for $34.49+ (available in five colors).
21. Pretty Fab Nails Mani Wraps for fabulous nails in just minutes (and without a trip to the salon). They're basically like stickers for your nails. And according to reviewers, they can last for weeks and won't chip or smudge like nail polish.
Pretty Fab Nails is a Florida-based woman-owned, small business.
Promising review: "Probably the best nail wraps I’ve used so far. I applied these to my Kiara Sky jelly tips as I am not great with painting my own nails lol. I finished them off with a gel top coat and cured them. I’ve been wearing them for the past week and no chips or tears. I’m sold!!" —Etsy Customer
Get it from Pretty Fab Nails on Etsy for $5.99.
22. Essence Lash Princess Mascara if you don't want to spend forever trying to apply false eyelashes but want ah-mazing results. You can still get all the dramatic volume and length you crave without the hassle and without a hefty price tag. And did I mention it has over 200,000 5-star ratings?!
And this is cruelty-free!
Here's why BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd loves it:
"As someone who isn't a big fan of false lashes (the glue irritates my eyes, and I'm terrible at applying them), this budget-friendly holy grail does the trick for both lengthening and volumizing my lashes. After you've given it a minute to dry, it lasts all day long and doesn't smudge or fade. It seriously gives the effect of false lashes, without the discomfort."
Promising review: "After using Lights, Camera, Lashes by Tarte for the past year, I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara. My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect, and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can’t stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look. Also, it is very long-wearing. I go from an eight-hour work day right to the gym and sweat like wild...and this stuff doesn’t budge! I love it!!" —Carrie E Weikert
Get it from Amazon for $2.47+ (available in two sizes).
For more info and review pics, check out Kayla's full Essence Lash Princess Mascara review!
23. Youthforia BYO Blush Oil that reacts to your skin's unique pH and changes color depending on your skin tone. You can skip the frustrating task of searching for the perfect shade and let this oil do all the work for you.
It's suitable for all skin types, fragrance-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.
Youthforia is an Asian woman-owned small biz that aims to make makeup that's so good for your skin you can sleep in it. And their products are environmentally-friendly.
Promising reviews: "I don’t wear makeup to work but I still wanted something that made me look alive in the morning and this is it!! I just apply this oil blush with my fingers or a brush and it’s blended within seconds! This gives me a natural flush that lasts a full work day and it’s become my favorite for a natural, everyday look. I have been taking this with me everywhere and has replaced all my powder and cream blushes. I know I will keep repurchasing this product for years. Highly recommend!" —Elena P.
24. Batiste Dry Shampoo so you can make it through another day without washing your hair when you're just not in the mood. It will absorb oil and add texture and volume. All you have to do is spray it on your roots and massage it in.
Promising review: "This dry shampoo is amazing! I have tried so many brands over the years and was so dissatisfied with all of them that I thought dry shampoo just wasn't for me. To give context, I have a very oily scalp with long, fine blonde hair. Batiste saves the day! I don't like washing my hair every day and this product helps me last two to three days from my last shampoo. It gives good volume and doesn't feel loaded with product. Also, it does leave some white residue, but a blow-dryer on cool gets almost all of this out. I highly recommend this dry shampoo to anyone with an oily scalp! It's amazing for the price and for how frequently I need to use it. And for anyone worried about build-up, I have never had an issue with this dry shampoo and I use it about four times a week." —Laurel Adkins
Get it from Amazon for $9.55.
It was also selected as our low-price-point pick for the best dry shampoos.
25. Alleyoop's Pen Pal because it's a 4-in-1 tool that'll make touch-ups super easy without you needing to carry a bunch of products in your purse. This genius pen has an eyeliner, lip liner, brow pencil, and highlighter.
Alleyoop is a woman-owned small biz that specializes in easy-to-use, time- and space-saving products with multiple uses to simplify your beauty routine.
Here's what BuzzFeed editor, Jasmin Sandal, had to say about it:
"I didn't realize I'd ever use a makeup product in my 20s that had the ability to transport me back to a piece of stationery I used in sixth grade, but here we are; and here I am using a multitool pen...for my face. I gotta say, I love the concept of the Pen Pal from Alleyoop! After using all of the functions (eyeliner, highlighter, lip liner, eyebrow pencil) and as someone who LOVES makeup but was applying as little as humanly possible during lockdown, I think it’s a great tool for anyone looking to streamline their routine. It's ideal to use for touch-ups come the end of the work day, or a subtle, minimalist way to apply makeup in the a.m. The brow pencil is particularly soft and pigmented, and filled in my eyebrows quickly. I just adore the ease of application of each product, and appreciate the universal, does-it-all-for-you concept. Plus, it saves me so much room in my already-overflowing makeup bag!"
Get it from Alleyoop for $25 (available in three shades).
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