34 Beauty Products That Not Only Understood The Assignment, But Aced It

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11-03-2025

1. A pore-clearing cleansing oil to magically eliminate makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while preventing pore congestion — perfect to incorporate into a double cleansing routine! It's also hypoallergenic (since we already have *enough* trouble with allergy season) and works wonders for sensitive, acne-prone skin.
BTW, a lot of reviewers say they use this as part of their double cleansing routine. As the name implies, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice: first with an oil-based cleanser, and again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the yucky stuff out of your pores.
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Promising reviews:"This is my first time ordering an oil-based cleanser, and I'm so glad I purchased this one. I originally saw this product on TikTok and wanted to see what the hype was all about. After using the cleanser on my dry face for 2-3 minutes, I could visibly see my white/black heads on my fingers. I was a little hesitant to try oil cleansing as I have acne-prone skin, however, my face has never looked better. After each use, my face is as soft as a baby's bottom and my scarring doesn't look as deep! The cleanser has a light clean scent. Not super strong! I am currently pairing this cleanser with the Anua heartleaf soothing toner to achieve glass skin. #glassskinera" — Myshel Cagle
Get it from Amazon for $17.69.
2. Painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pens — you'll see the difference almost immediately. They're minty fresh and help whiten your teeth after years of drinking coffee, tea, wine, and basically anything that isn't water. 🙃
Promising review:"Exceptionally easy to use even for lazy people like me. I saw good gradual results despite only using once daily — very happy as I cannot tolerate trays and hate strips!" — belle rouge
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.36 (clip the 20% off coupon on the product page to get this price; also available in a single pack and four pack).
3. A cult-fave Weleda Skin Food cream, which works as both a moisturizer and a makeup primer. Infused with chamomile, pansy, and rosemary, this'll have you prepped and primed for a full face of glam in no time.
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Promising review:"Weleda Skin Food Ultra-Rich Body Cream exceeded my expectations and left my hands and arms feeling very well fed! My skin quickly absorbs the cream and feels so much smoother and softer. I've tried lots and lots of creams and lotions. This is one of the best." — Longtime Texan
Get it from Amazon for $17.72 (also available as a three-pack).
4. A Revlon hot air brush that'll save you more than double the time it takes you to style your hair with a traditional blowdryer and round brush. This magical tool will give you soft, smooth waves with just a few passes!
Promising review:"I am a licensed cosmetologist of 30+ years and I couldn't be more pleased! Salon-perfect, shiny, bouncy blow outs! Dries and styles in one or two easy passes ( on damp hair) and provides maximum lift if I style it that way. Easily dries and styles large sections of hair making this THE BEST hairstyling tool! Highly recommend! I use the low setting and cool blast. Surprised and very happy that I don't need med/high settings. Only caveat I have come across so far: the temp/speed setting is in an awkward place to be able to change it while using. Learning curve, I suppose. Otherwise, another GREAT styling tool from Revlon! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" — ERJ
Get it from Amazon for $33.49+ (available in seven styles).
5. Retinol body lotion to enhance your already beautiful skin. It's overflowing with powerful ingredients like vitamins A and E, ferulic acid, shea butter, and green tea to help diminish the look of deep wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, crepey skin, and even sun damage — all while giving your collagen production a *major* boost to help with firming.
Promising review:"I have had light to moderate eczema my entire life. On top of that, I turn 60 next year. As a sun baby of Cali during my teens and twenties, I have a lot of sun-damaged skin, including crepe paper skin. I started using this product every morning on my arms and legs. After about six weeks, as long as I use it daily, it has DRAMATICALLY reduced (by 85%) the crepe paper skin. One of the big issues with eczema is your skin does not retain moisture, thus the constant itchy feeling. This product has 90% reduced [my eczema] and as time goes on, my skin is healing and getting much better at holding the moisture." — Bobby Ford
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in packs of two; also available in other styles).
6. A splurge-worthy Dae Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream, which is about to become your most used product for all your hairstyling needs. It'll help smooth your hair for a sleek, slick-back 'do, define your curls, *and* work some pre-blowout prepping magic to give your hair some extra ✨shine✨. And don't worry about getting that icky greasy feeling the next day — many reviewers say all they need is a spritz of dry shampoo, and they're ready to go!
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Promising review:"This is the second time I've bought this product. It might seem pricey, but honestly, it's not. I used it every day for my slicked-back ponytail, and it lasted me a long, long time. It smells amazing. It holds really well without making your hair feel crusty or greasy. It actually feels natural and soft." — Pedro ramos
Get it from Amazon for $30 (also available as a set).
7. A popular long-lasting eyeliner stamp so that the nemesis of your makeup routine is no longer such a hard step. Say goodbye to wasting all your cotton balls (and all those extra minutes you could've used making your coffee) on failed attempts at a flawless eyeliner flick. This stamp will do it for you!
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One side is the curved wing stamp, and the other is a regular fine tip liner for defining the rest of the eye. It comes in a pack of two, one for each eye.
The Flick Stick comes from New Zealand-based brand and small biz Lovoir Beauty.
Promising review:"Got this before a trip I took a few days ago. I have never been able to do wing eyeliner properly so I was excited to try this. It's very pigmented and goes on beautifully! I've tried other liquid eyeliners before and they were so watery and not close to a dark black I wanted at all but this product was great. I did my makeup and put this eyeliner on at 9 a.m., traveled two hours, walked around a city for about three hours and it was warm so I was sweating, and then went to an NBA game. After all that time (about 16 hours!), the eyeliner was just as perfect as I had put it on! I love this product and can't wait to use it more often!" — Elizabeth
Get a set of two from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes and a combo pack).
8. A waterless dry shampoo *foam* if you just DON'T have time (or energy) for an "everything" shower. This lets you cancel out the grease and add some volume back to your locks without worrying about having to shake out the residue of your usual powder or spray dry shampoos.
Promising review:"I have very, very fine and fragile hair. It's wavy (2b–2c with some 3a curls mixed in). My ends are dry, and my scalp gets very oily quickly. When the product arrived, I was on second-day hair. I worked the foam through my roots and the sides of my head. The most oily places for me. It was easy to work through, and it smelled fresh and clean. My results were amazing! My roots looked clean, no residue or buildup like powder dry shampoos. My scalp does not itch, and it gives my fine, flat hair a ton of volume. Also, my hair looks thicker when I use it. I usually can't go more than a day or two without washing my hair. With this product, I was able to go four days without washing my hair." — Amelia Tilton
Get it from Amazon for $9.62.
9. A popular exfoliant foot peel — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin!
Promising review:"I'll be honest, it took myself four months to talk myself into using these after TikTok convinced me to buy them. The results were amazing and all of my dead skin is gone! On day six after a shower, I gave my feet a little extra scrubbing and they are softer than they have been after any $100 pedicure." — Asha
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five scents).
10. Mighty Patch's super popular pack of pimple patches to evict those pesky pimples that have no business invading your face. These are coated with hydrocolloid to protect and heal the blemish more effectively — you officially have no excuses for picking at those pimples! Oh, and they have over 127,000 5-star ratings. (If you listen closely, you can hear my mind exploding.)
Promising review:" These patches truly exceeded my expectations. They are affordable, easy to use, painless and effective. I use them primarily for cystic acne along my jawline and they are successfully drawing out most of the pimples after one to three nights. I press on the patch at the end of my evening skincare routine and wear it overnight (although the patches are so small and inconspicuous, I could comfortably wear them out in public during the day as well). The patch stays put on my face all night while I sleep and move around. When I remove the patch, it pulls off the head of the pimple without me ever having to touch the area or get the oils/dirt from my hands on the breakout. It does not hurt or tug at your skin at all. Really deep or large pi mples sometimes take a couple nights before they are completely 'drained.' This is well worth the price and I will be keeping them in stock from now on!" — Stephanie Bullard
Get a pack of 72 from Amazon for $21.97.
11. A Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, which has such the most SCRUMPTIOUS scent. Enriched with caffeine, guarana extract, and coconut oil, this miraculous little jar of cream will help tighten *and* smooth your skin like nobody's business.
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Promising reviews: 'This smells super amazing! Not usually one to splurge on a little canister for a somewhat expensive price, but this is worth it! Will be buying big canister next time! Very appealing scent ;)" — Claire
"I never buy expensive beauty products for myself. This is the one exception. I got a little sample tub of it as a freebie, and I fell in love with it. It smells absolutely incredible, and the scent lasts for hours. Not only is it extremely moisturizing, but it's fast absorbing, which is perfect for someone like me who works with her hands all day. Plus, you don't have to use a ton of it at a time, so the tubs last a long time! This stuff is ABSOLUTELY worth the price, and I couldn't recommend it more!" — Starr
Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in three sizes).
12. *And* Sol de Janeiro's Hair And Body Fragrance Mist you simply need is you, too, are obsessed with the cult-fave Bum Bum Cream. This comes in six different scents, ranging from warm, floral notes to bright, fresh notes. Inspired by the Brazilian spirit, many reviewers claim it'll transport you to a tropical paradise. 🏝️
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Promising review: "The hype off TikTok is real about this scent. It's very warm and vanilla smelling. Almost like a beachy vibe. I hate how no one would give me any kind of explanation on how it smelled, but glad I jumped on the band wagon with this one." — Karli Bullins
Get it from Amazon for $25 (also available in six other scents and larger size).
13. A container of Aquaphor multipurpose healing ointment, aka the holy grail here to soothe, protect, and restore smooth skin. Got some chapped skin brought on by the cold weather? Just got a new tattoo? Dealing with your baby's diaper rash? This miracle-working ointment is here to save the day.
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Promising reviews:"I purchased Aquaphor to help with moisturizing my dry hands due to frequent washing. This product exceeded my expectations since it not only moisturized my hands but promoted healing. I am very satisfied with this product." — john koch
"At first I wasn't sure I'd like this product because it is so greasy; I even heard it referred to as 'the new Vaseline.' My doctor recommended it for my cracking cuticles and fingers. I discovered that I was using too much, my mistake; I was applying it like regular hand lotion/cream. Once I learned a little goes a long way, I love it!! I keep the jar beside my bed and rub a small dab on my hands before turning off the light so it has all night to soak in. My hands are now crack-free and soft even though it is the middle of winter with extremely frigid weather." — Mooselady
Get it from Amazon for $18.37.
14. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel featuring yerba mate extract, as well as caffeine, peptides, and hyaluronic acid, at a bafflingly low price for the amount of compliments you're due to receive.
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Promising reviews:"I love this product and have noticed a huge difference when using it consistently. I am on the younger side and don't have the worst under-eye bags, but on those occasional mornings when my eyes are puffy with somewhat visible dark circles, this product definitely does the trick! Honestly love all the Good Molecules products." — Hayden Smith
"Saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a try since the price was amazing. OMG, buy it. I've always had dark circles under my eyes and now fine lines and crow's-feet. While this doesn't completely eliminate my dark circles, the fine lines are really diminished. It wears extremely well under makeup and doesn't feel cakey or like there's a ton of product on." — K. Grant
Get it from Amazon for $5.98.
15. And an under-eye brightener to help balance out the bluish tones of under-eye shadows and dark circles. And bonus! It's infused with hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish your skin and give you a radiant glow. Wear it by itself or under your concealer for a more full-coverage look!
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The color adaptive formula is designed so one of two shades will work on any skin tone.
Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." — Placeholder
Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades).
16. A bottle of TikTok-famous Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence that works so effectively it's got some reviewers wondering what kind of witchcraft is in it. This mystical essence will soothe and rejuvenate your skin so quickly, it'll make you think the exact opposite of "ew" when you think of snail mucin. It can also give your skin a natural "I woke up like this" glow that has earned it over 56,000 5-star ratings!
Check it out in this TikTok.
And tell Gary not to worry! The snail mucin is obtained in a safe way, so no snails are harmed!
I've personally been using this for months now, and it's amazing how it's improved aspects of my skin that I didn't even know needed improving. I didn't think my skin looked too dull before, but after seeing how this brightened and soothed my skin, I'm never going back. I spray my face with rose water, gently pat the essence into my skin while it's still damp, and let it absorb. Plus, it absorbs so quickly, it's like your skin is saying, "gimme gimme gimme!!"
Promising review:"I've always been a fan of COSRX so I was expecting a good product but DANG this one exceeded expectations! I have very sensitive, dry skin with an occasionally oily t-zone. Absorbs SO well into the skin and calmed down my irritated, flared-up skin almost right away, within like two days. I get a lot of hormonal breakouts and this didn't aggravate them, if anything it helped! I'm noticing much fewer breakouts. Consistency is slimy at first, but once you massage it in it gives the softest hydrating feel to the skin. I'm on the snail slime skincare train now lol." — Toni
Get it from Amazon for $18.13.
17. A Korean exfoliating mitt you can use in the bath or shower to achieve that ~buttery soft~ skin. It helps you gently lather off dead skin, prevent ingrown hairs, and eliminate bumps caused by keratosis pilaris. The best part? You can get specific about the exfoliation pressure since it's on your own hand!
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Promising review:"This by far exceeded my expectations and I had some high ones!! I used to use a towel to get dead skin off, but this was a whole other level. Within seconds of using it, SO MUCH dead skin came off — I was in shock!! I feel so clean, soft, and my skin looks so much brighter!! Make sure you soak in warm water before using for about 10-15 minutes! This was amazing I highly recommend!!" — Sarah Najib
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available individually or as a pair).
18. A fan fave facial ice roller, because you can call it hay fever, seasonal allergies, or just the natural order of things, but this season makes puffiness pretty hard to avoid. This is a super ~cool~ way of making it easier! Just pull it out of the fridge or freezer in the morning, and it'll give your skin (and you!) a glorious wake-up call.
Promising review:"I am in love with this ice roller. I knew I would like it and that it would help with my obnoxious puffy eyes, but I didn't realize how much I NEEDED it! It is now part of my self -care and skincare routine. It is so calming and soothing. I look forward to coming home so I can relax after a long day just running this over my face and eyes. It exceeded my expectations on helping with my puffy eyes. Excellent product!" — Leah C Matthews
Get it from Amazon for $16.14+ (clip the 15% off coupon on the product page to get this price; available in nine colors).
19. A silicone-free L'Oréal 8 Second Wonder Water Lamellar Hair Treatment, which works its magic in eight (!!!) seconds to give dull-looking hair a dose of shine and silkiness. It'll probably make you want to do a dramatic hair flip every eight seconds, and we wouldn't mind it at all.
Apply this directly to wet hair, avoiding the roots, massage it in for eight seconds, then rinse. Practically NO effort required. 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 review:"Yes, I actually saw this product reviewed on TikTok and had to try it. It is amazing stuff OMGOSH!!! I have already purchased my second bottle. I have a lot of hair, and it gets tangled easily. This stuff made it soft and manageable after the first use." — Jennifer Borchers
Get it from Amazon for $10.97.
20. Essence's Lash Princess mascara to effortlessly lengthen your lashes up to the skies. It gives you allll the volume WITHOUT the clumps and globs and has shocked reviewers with how full it leaves their lashes looking compared to other, more expensive brands. It's a fan fave for a reason!
Check out the Lash Princess mascara on TikTok!
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say:"Hello, that is my face above, because I bought into the hype of over 100,000 positive reviews and now I will never look back!! It doesn't get clumpy, it stays put ALL the live long day (I spent all of this ridiculously hot pandemic summer wearing it, so I can speak to that), and you can apply it on very lightly if you don't want it to look so dramatic, or continue applying for longer lashes each time."
Promising review: "Mascaras always make the same claim...but my short, straight lashes have never looked thicker or longer! And I don't have to bother with false lashes. Seriously, this mascara is a game changer." — CoCust
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in two sizes and in black and brown).
21. Or Maybelline's Lash Sensational Sky High mascara if you want long lashes that give dramaaa. 😍 Guess this mascara didn't get its name for no reason! It blends beautifully, and it might just shock you with how much length and volume it can give, *without* the icky clumpiness!
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Check out a TikTok of the mascara in action.
Promising review:"I am a mascara snob and have tried probably hundreds of different brands. Just as I find one that works, they change the formula. I had tried using two different mascaras at the same time. One to act as a primer and lengthen and one to build and add volume. THIS one does both and easily. The wand is great, and the formula doesn't flake or smudge even when you sweat. I have also fallen asleep in it and it was still great in the morning. It acts like a tubing type mascara so I washes off easily in the shower or with cleanser. My new favorite!!" — Konda Berry
Get it from Amazon for $8.32 (available in seven colors).
22. Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Hydrating Multi-Balm, aka one of the new beauty products TikTok is particularly obsessing over — and for good reason. This multi-talented magic stick works on your face, eyes, lips, *and* neck. It uses collagen and salmon complex to help minimize fine lines, enhance your natural glow, and give a major hydration boost to quench your thirsty skin. I think you just found a new beauty staple to have in your bag at all times.
Check out a TikTok of the wrinkle balm in action.
Promising review: "Okay! So I was skeptical at first, but honestly this stick is life changing!!! In a matter of minutes my skin felt hydrated and plumped. After an hour, still hydrated. No greasy after feeling, very light, and you can feel your skin hydrated and absorbing. I love the fact that you can use it on your eyes, lips and wrinkles!! Game changer for me, will def try the others!" — Kristy
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in seven styles).
23. A bottle of Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, which is made with a super lightweight, non-greasy formula that doubles as a heat protectant and basically transforms your hair into silk, all while giving it waterproof powers. Simply apply it to damp hair, comb to distribute, and blow-dry to activate its magic!
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Reviewers with a wide range of hair types rave about this spray — from people with fine 2b hair to people with wavy hair to people with curly 4c hair. Reviewers with color-treated hair also swear by this spray!
Check out a TikTok of the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray in action.
Promising review: "I rarely — I don't think ever — rave about a hair product, but this is an exception. I got it to smooth out the frizzies in my hair, and it performed above and beyond my expectations. I'm not a fan of the price, but I'll keep buying it because it's worth it. I highly recommend this product!" — CheckFirstWithAmazon
Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes and three styles).
Psst — you can also get this in an"extra strength" version and a curly hair version!
24. Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Base that'll make the eyeshadow look you created 10 hours ago look like it's only been 10 minutes. It helps keep your eyeshadow from wearing off, smudging, or creasing and enhances your eyeshadow's color and vibrance!
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Promising reviews:"Saw this used by a makeup artist on TikTok giving a tutorial for women over 40. Totally changed how my eyeshadow works. No clumping or crease lines!" — wo1995
"Love this primer! I will buy it again and again! Just a tiny bit, and my eyeshadow stays all day long and maintains a vibrant color." — Nicola Nella
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
25. A vegan and cruelty-free lip scrub because your lips need some lovin' too! This nourishing lil' tub uses the combined powers of coconut, sugar, avocado oil, and jojoba oil to nourish and soften your lips while exfoliating dead skin and reinforcing your skin's barrier. Get ready to achieve the luscious pout of your dreams. 😍
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Promising reviews:"This scrub has exceeded my expectations. I have very dry lips and live in a very dry climate. I have used the scrub only twice and I have hardly needed to use lip balm which I used to apply essentially all day long." — Rockinpoodle13
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three styles and in multipacks).
26. And E.l.f.'s new sheer tint, hyaluronic acid-infused moisturizing "Squeeze Me" lip balm boosted with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and goji berry to give you an an ever so sheer tint and that perfect juicy pout. Just don't tell Laneige, she might get a little jealous. 👀 Plus, you could get all five for like, the same price as ONE from Laneige.
Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says about it:"I love love love this lip balm. I compare it to the $24 version from Summer Fridays, which I've been splurging on — I love that brand because it lasts so long and is so high quality, but this $4 E.l.f. version feels comparable and, more excitingly, comes in smaller versions so I can stock my totes and bathroom with them whether I'm at home or on the go. It's hydrating, lightweight, doesn't get sticky, and adds a perfect ~subtle~ gloss whether I'm using it alone or on top of a lip color. I love the vanilla flavor so much, it's got a similar vibe to the birthday cake flavor that Glossier sometimes carries."
Get it from Amazon for $4 (available in five flavors).
27. A bottle of nail and cuticle repair oil that uses jojoba oil and vitamin E to help strengthen your nails and soften your cuticles for when you're about to go to brunch and you notice your nails are looking a little too rough for those mimosa stories that will be posted later.
Promising review:"This stuff is magic. I am not kidding you, this is my first Amazon review ever. Just a few weeks ago my nails were brittle and peeling, I always had my nails done and they were pretty much destroyed… then I saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a try and I legitimately have never had healthier nails in my life! If you're thinking about buying this… buy it!" — Jocelyn Nackley
Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes).
28. A popular pack of Skin1004 pore tightening and lifting masks, which should basically be considered skin sorcery with the way it's surprised reviewers with its immediate results. These fast-acting masks are made with albumin, aloe vera, and centella asiatica extract to hydrate and lift your skin, tighten enlarged pores, clear small breakouts, and give you that "just came fresh from the spa" glow.
To use, mix the powder and activator and apply it onto your face. FYI — you'll look like a character from The Walking Dead as the mask works its magic (it's called the "Zombie Pack" for a reason!). But once you rinse it off after 10-15 minutes of letting it dry, you'll have some happy and radiant skin.
Skin1004 is a Korean skincare brand that provides high-quality skincare items made of plant-based ingredients from Madagascar. Its signature ingredient is centella asiatica extract, a soothing and hydrating antioxidant that is known for its ability to help heal wounds and protect the skin.
Promising reviews:"Exceeded my expectations. I have dry skin and slightly larger pores, but I tried this mostly to help with texture. It does have a slight smell like everyone says, but it's honestly not unbearable and I don't even notice it after a couple of minutes. It starts to dry pretty fast and gets really tight, which makes a couple of parts of my face itch a bit. However, once I wash it off my skin is fine and as someone with rosacea, I'm still genuinely surprised that it doesn't cause my face to get red AT ALL. It has actually improved my skin texture and the pores on my cheeks and nose genuinely look less prominent." — April
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in a two pack and three set pack).
29. Essence's "What the Fake!" Plumping Lip Filler to enhance that gorgeous pout of yours with its volumizing ~tingly~ formula. Not only does it give your lips some of Angelina Jolie's DNA (not really, but you know what I mean), but it also moisturizes and hydrates them with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E.
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Check out a TikTok of the plumping lip filler in action.
Promising review: "I got this as an add-on last minute because of the price. It's small, but wow, it's impactful. A little goes a long way, and you can feel it working instantly. There is a tingle, not quite a burn. I'd def use a bit at a time when starting, but it works great right away." — Bt2turntup
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in three tints).
30. An internet-beloved set of makeup sponges — your Beauty Blender might have just met its match. 👀 It gives you pro-level blending and works for foundation, BB cream, powder, *and* concealer (wet or dry!). Sheesh, this sponge makes me feel like a slacker.
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Promising review: "Don't hesitate, just buy these. I was using the Real Technique sponges for years and I bought these on a whim after seeing several TikToks praising these. I love these sponges and the price. I apply liquid foundation with a damp sponge and these work better than Real Techniques. They are dense but soft and 'bouncy.' I wash mine between each use and these hold up very well and much better than the RT. Very happy with my purchase and the price. Will definitely continue to buy." — chris
Get a set of five from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in five color packs).
31. A spray bottle of SoCozy Curl Spray Leave-In Conditioner infused with keratin, vitamin B5, olive oil, and jojoba oil that'll help repair, hydrate, and protect your child's hair. Parents rave about how easy it makes it to brush through their little one's locks and leaves them with soft, bouncy curls! It works on adult hair just as well, so you might just have to use it for yourself now. 😉
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Check out a TikTok of the SoCozy Curl Spray in action. This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2a–4c curls swearing by it!
Promising review: "Amazing!! I had NO idea that my frizzy-haired little girl had beautiful curls. I went down an Instagram rabbit hole and saw a similar girl show how her frizz was curls. I ordered this!! My mind has been blown!! This has changed our lives. It smells so good! It is easy to use and air dry. Before my daughter woke up with terrible bed head that looked like this! Now it is gorgeous soft curls. We will definitely buy again and tell everyone about this product!!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $8.59+ (available in two sizes and a pack of two).
32. E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty Primer that has over 27,000 5-star reviews — and rightfully so! It's infused with squalane for hydration and has a velvety texture that glides easily over the skin for a poreless effect while providing the ultimate grip on your makeup. This might just have you looking like Barbie herself.
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Promising review:"Highly recommend. Learned about it as several influencers used it on TikTok. Tried it, and it's my favorite. Better than all the expensive brands I had tried before. Smooth application and does an excellent job! Excellent." — Binnyx1
Get it from Amazon for $10.
33. A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment infused with collagen, ceramides, and protein extracts to help repair your hair if it is damaged, over-processed, or has just spent too much time with that flat iron. Many reviewers are comparing it to Olaplex! Simply apply it on wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, and rinse it out.
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This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them!
Promising review:"I have tried everything on the market to fix my damaged, bleached hair that keeps breaking off. I stumbled across this hair treatment on TikTok. I had never heard of it before but decided to give it a try. I used it for the first time yesterday and I couldn't believe how amazing it made my hair feel and look. It's sooo soft, shiny, bouncy and nourished. My bleached rat's nest now looks and feels like hair again. Even my boyfriend noticed a huge difference in my hair. I'm going to buy a lot more of this product. I've been really frustrated about my hair for years now because of all the damage. Now I can finally relax and enjoy my new hair." — Eline
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34. A CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is infused with a peptide complex to support skin elasticity. It also has three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to help soften the skin and retain its moisture overnight. Now, your skin can work on its morning glow while you get your beauty sleep.
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Promising review: " Exceeded expectations. Very happy with this! This is an amazing night cream and it's a really great value. Before this I tried Aveeno'a so-called "ultra calming" night cream, which actually made my face sting. This one doesn't irritate my sensitive skin nor does it make me break out. It feels kinda rich but absorbs really well and feels light once its absorbed. After using for a few weeks, it's made my skin smoother and less red." — bluebird55
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