37 Solutions To Those Daily Personal Care Issues

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A teeth-whitening pen aka the mint-flavored angel of your dreams. It's easier, cheaper, and way less annoying than the strips you have to leave on for 30+ minutes *cough* Crest Whitestrips *cough*. With this pen, all you need to do is twist out the whitening gel, brush it along your top and bottom row of teeth, and you're done.
"Magic in a bottle" Elizavecca hair treatment, a quick and easy deep-repair gem that'll help you say goodbye to frizz and grease after just 10 minutes (yep, 10!) of being in your hair! *And* you won't have to spend more than double the cost on Olaplex.
Cremo's super rich moisturizing body wash with fragrance notes of white jasmine, red currant, and sweet amber (which is inspired by the Baccarat Rouge 540 scent we ALL love and can barely afford) and formulated with sophisticated ingredients that are SO moisturizing and refreshing, you'll have no choice but to set up auto-ship from the skincare gods every couple months.
Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel that really lives up to its name. This must-have uses hyaluronic acid and caffeine to help reduce eye swelling and puffiness around the eyes. You'll look so awake, it'll look like you already had your first cup of coffee before finishing your morning routine!
A Color-Wow anti-humidity spray because it creates a waterproof coat around your hair that blocks out moisture and prevents frizziness. It lasts — wait for it — up to 72 hours (!!) or through two to three shampoos. Honestly, you'll wish you bought it (or called upon the heavens) years ago, because there's nothing more obnoxious than when you spend hours doing your 'do only for it to be ruined as soon as you step outside!
The TikTok-famous Medicube Turmeric Overnight Wrapping Peel Off Mask from viral K-Beauty brand Medicube that features ingredients like hydrolyzed collagen, vitamin C, and turmeric that work together to even your skin tone, clear acne, and improve elasticity. Put it on before bed and "shed" the old you in the morning!
Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener — the ~holy~ grail, miracle-working superstar that conceals and brightens dark circles like no other... just ask the entire internet or read one of the 9,000 5-star reviews. This *tinted* concealer features both hyaluronic acid and shea butter, two ingredients that won't only cover those circles now but will also work to reduce them in general over time. AND it's only $6! Do you see why everyone is obsessed now?
A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that'll help eliminate rough, dead skin in *minutes*. After applying this gel, simply scrub with a foot file, and your heels will feel brand new.
A pack of dark spot corrector soap bars stacked with a highly effective blend of turmeric, collagen, retinol, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, AND vitamins C and E. These ingredients all work together to help reduce the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, scars, and blemishes while also leaving your skin feeling cleansed and looking brighter✨.
Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence, a gentle, lightweight hydrating face serum designed for *all* skin types — even those with sensitive skin! It's used to protect your skin's moisture barrier in the summer heat, but reviewers swear by it for healing acne scars, fading dark spots, and smoothing fine lines, too.
An exfoliating scrub mitt because it removes dead skin and leaves your body feeling the softest it's ever been. Some reviewers say it helps soothe skin conditions like eczema or keratosis pilaris, too. Use it in the shower to reveal super soft and super clean skin when you step out. Easy peasy!
Sol de Janeiro's hydrating body cream that also provides temporary skin tightening thanks to its caffeine-infused formula. Plus, reviewers say that the salted caramel and vanilla scent smells DIVINE (and I can confirm — it really does!)
A pack of Peach Slices hydrocolloid acne patches to help those peskier zits disappear overnight. It works just as well as the more expensive Mighty Patches, and some reviewers say they're even better. Each pack even comes with various sizes because, well, so do our pimples. Bonus points! These patches can also help prevent picking and acne scarring. Simply apply the patch right on top of your pimple in the evening, and the rest is history.
A curved (!!) SPF 50 Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar, a.k.a. you're newest skincare obsession. This sunscreen is curved to shape your face *perfectly*, to help ensure that no spot is missed. The awesome water-resistant formula also hydrates and protects skin without leaving a white cast. This is some Zeus-level magic!
A "flossing toothbrush" that reviewers with sensitive teeth find ~extremely~ helpful in a sea of tough-bristled options. It's designed with two types of bristles: flossing bristles that are 10 times thinner for really getting into the grooves between your teeth and regular firm bristles that are designed to last longer than the nylon bristles in most common toothbrushes. Also, you get to show off at the dentist now...so, there's that.
And a stainless-steel tongue cleaner because it'll literally scrape the bad breath away...or at least help get rid of it. This will leave your tongue looking and feeling fresh, so no wincing comes your way.
Tower 28's SOS facial spray to help soothe skin like no other. And because it's made with all-natural ingredients, it calmly and effectively soothes blemishes, dry or flaky skin, intense UV exposure, and even eczema! TL;DR: It's essential!
SweatBlock antiperspirant wipes that'll help keep you dry for up to an entire week! 🤯 All you have to do is wipe under your arms before bed, let them dry for five minutes, and have a good night's sleep. When you wake up, you'll be in dry armpit heaven! ...And yes, it is a real place.
Eos' fragrance-free shea butter lotion sure to make your skin feel as soft as silk. It's lightweight, non-greasy (thank goodness!!), and provides 24-hour moisture so your skin will feel gloriously smooth from morning to night. While the Vanilla Cashmere scent is the viral option, this fragrance-free version is perfect for those who want something simple *and* effective. It's a favorite among those with sensitive skin, too.
An ear washer bottle, a quick and easy at-home solution to cleaning those very important things used to hear sounds. This spray cleaner helps remove ear wax build-up, blockages, and impaction so that you no longer have to wake up with clogged ears — you're missing the chirping birds!
Truremedy Naturals Remedy Tea Tree Oil body wash stacked with effective ingredients like aloe, mint, and (of course) tea tree to help with those common skin irritations and rashes you haven't been able to escape since using the wrong laundry detergent one time. Reviewers say that it smells great too, thanks to the coconut, olive, and jojoba oils!
Stila's One-Step color-correcting facial serum that ingeniously blends vitamins, minerals, and color theory to help even your skin tone. All three work together to help reduce redness (that's the green), reduce dark purple under-eye circles (that's peach!), and give your skin an energized glow (that's lavender!).
A Squatty Potty so you can prop your feet up while you're at your "throne", making pooping a much more comfortable activity. It may seem odd, but this viral stool helps align your colon and makes the process easier and faster so you're not sitting on the toilet for several minutes!
A Saem hydrating eye stick sure to be a ~heavenly~ addition to any skincare routine — trust me! This oil-free formula can help reduce the appearance of dark circles, lines, and puffiness with Iceland mineral water, xylitol, moss and seaweed extract, and niacinamide.
Mixsoon Bean Essence — a K-Beauty not-so-secret that has reviewers obsessed with the results it provides. This facial serum hydrates *and* exfoliates skin at the same time! Plus, the included ingredients like fermented bean, barley, and pomegranate help improve your skin tone over time. Talk about a win/win.
An under-$15 I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder which is a non-aerosol, travel-friendly dry shampoo that'll give you the illusion of clean, ungreasy hair in a matter of seconds. Keep this in your bag for when you're in need of a luscious locks pick-me-up.
A bottle of Bio-Oil, a cult-favorite product that reviewers swear by. It has over 85,000 5-star reviewers full of people who use it to help fade scars, soothe dryness, and moisturize without clogging pores. And yes, you can use it literally anywhere on your body!
The reusable Revlon volcanic face roller that absorbs shine in seconds *without* messing up your makeup — how awesome is that? Simply roll the fancy volcanic stone over any oily or greasy areas of your face and watch it work its magic. No makeup wasted = money saved ✅.
An IceBeanie headache relief cap — a Shark Tank-featured item that can help relieve headaches and migraine pain. And the best part? Instead of tiring your arms holding a cold towel to your head, you can go about your day freely. It's got a removable ice pack inside that you pop in the freezer when needed.
A butt acne-clearing lotion that helps soothe booty acne and can help prevent breakouts from happening in the future thanks to the tea tree oil-infused formula. Odd? Maybe. Necessary? Absolutely. Apply this a couple times a day, and future you (and your bum) will be oh-so-appreciative!
A pack of multipurpose dermaplaning razors (a.k.a. peach fuzz-removers) that'll make your skin feel brand new. This set comes with a handy pack of three, making it easy to remove unwanted facial hair and dead skin cells and shape those brows if you want to as well. Step away from the painful tweezers!
A pack of washable bra liners so the always-dreaded under-boob sweat doesn't ruin your outfit. This'll keep you comfortable, dry, and sweat-stain free.
A stainless-steel blackhead spatula which uses high-frequency vibrations to unclog pores, which in turn will help your skin better absorb skincare products. What's the point of spending money on the priciest face serum you can find when it's not actually getting *into* your skin to do its job?? Use this easy scrubber once a day for five minutes (don't worry, there's a built-in timer so you won't have to time yourself) to ensure your skin gets a fantastic clean every time you use your favorite products.
A top-rated, alcohol-free oral rinse that'll help you fight the bad breath that could burn people's lashes like Hades 😬. This rinse is a fighter and works for 24 hours! Plus, reviewers say that it doesn't have a strong taste that lingers or burns. Thank heavens!
A wildly popular anti-dandruff shampoo sure to be your new BFF if you're constantly battling flakiness, itchiness, and dandruff. With the help of this ketoconazole-infused formula, you'll be able to keep your scalp happy and dandruff-free.
An effective retainer, denture, and night guard cleaner because simply brushing them daily doesn't do as much as you think it does...and it definitely doesn't rid you of the haunting white discoloration, the mild odor, or the building plaque. But surprise! These cleaning tablets will tackle it ALL in a heartbeat.
A hydrating E.l.f. CC cream for anyone looking for an ~airbrushed~ makeup look. It'll be like walking around with a filter on, except you're helping and protecting your skin, too! It's made with hyaluronic acid to provide some hydration and peptides and niacinamide to help balance your complexion.