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32 Quirky Beauty Products That Legit Work Some Magic
Some Fazit glitter freckle makeup patches to put a little pep in your step and a little sparkle on your face! Whether you've got a concert, local comic con, or just a hankering for some sparkles, these easy-to-apply glitter patches are going to be your new besties. Promising review: "So cute and easy to apply. I wore them to a summer music festival and they lasted all day. Removed easily with makeup remover and micellar water. Can't wait to wear them again! ✨️" —Lisa M"I wore these to a Halsey concert and they were super easy to apply, lasted all day without peeling, covered my entire face, and just looked awesome. This is def worth the money. Took a shower when I got home, and it came off super easily with just me rubbing it. Not sticky, tacky, or itchy; literally couldn't feel it all day." — them from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 12 styles). A charming polar bear hydrating eye stick that is literally a friend for your makeup drawer. (Plus, reviewers say it really helps with dark circles, so a HELPFUL friend.) An octopus-shaped blackhead remover for cleaning your pores *and* brightening your day. Formulated with cellulose beads, this cute lil' guy won't only make you smile to look at him, but also gets near-magic results in busting blackheads and spiffing up pores. A "flossing toothbrush" that deep-teeth-clean dreams are made of. The flossy bristles help brush away food that other brushes miss, leaving you with the kind of good mouth feel your dentist is definitely going to notice (and praise!) at your next appointment. Plus, a time-saving electric "Y-Brush" toothbrush with hard-working (but soft!) nylon bristles that'll vibrate-brush your teeth *and* your gums so you can get a deep clean on the double and get back to living your clean-mouth life all the faster. E.l.f.'s Stay Cool Primer Stick — it's great for giving your skin a moisturizing boost and making you feel a little more awake even if you *did* stay up too late waiting for the enemies to turn into lovers again. A deeply exfoliating back scrubber because ~you've got your own back~ when it comes to superior self-care. Remove built-up layers of dry skin so that all of your delicious shower products actually get absorbed instead of sloughing around atop a bunch of needs-to-go skin dust. (Yeah. Gross.) The cult-favorite Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller that's a beauty standby for a reason: It really *does* soak up extra oils your skin makes throughout the day without ruining your makeup. A true MVP, tbh, and especially helpful if you tend to be oily in the heat. Vacation's Classic Whip SPF 30 — it smells good, feels good, and gives you SPF 30 protection with an easy swipe of your hands. No more heavy and oily sunblock for you. Grab a can of this to feel like a skincare princess the next time you're poolside. Some Bubble Skincare Slam Dunk Face Moisturizer with a flower-shaped dispenser so you can be as pretty as a flower and treat your skin as gently as a petal, too. Lightweight but effective, this one really is a slam dunk. A box of "Zombie" face masks because reviewers RAVE about these masks, and what's more fun than putting something called "Zombie Pack" in your cart? Make your skin feel softer and tighter in less time than it takes to say, "Walking Dead rewatch?" A popular foot exfoliant peel that will have your heels sandal-ready in no time. (Tip: Wear socks while you sleep during the peeling process so you don't wake up with a bed full of sloughed-off skin.) E.l.f's Lash Xtndr Tubing Mascara to give your lashes all the "oomph" without giving your wallet any "oof." Elizavecca's Milky Piggy Hell Pore Vitamin Bright Turn Peeling Gel — it's perfect for rollin' your way to smoother, happier skin. This gel transforms into squishy little pebbles so you can have a soothing application process *and* a weirdly-entertaining removal when it's over. A Benzene-free, travel-friendly applicator of I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder to make any greasy hair strands go bye-bye and take your 'do from oily to fluffy in a jiffy! A handy Pure Instinct Roll-On so you always have a ~fancy Italian~ essential oil perfume roller ready to make you feel (and smell!) your very best at a moment's notice. And since it blends with your skin's pH, the smell is totally unique to YOU, which makes it the reigning royal of signature scents. A bottle of Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control formulated with 97% hyaluronic acid to really take your skin softness up a notch and help buildup your skin barrier to prevent future breakouts. And who *doesn't* want a bottle with a lil' cauldron-swirling piggy in their skincare routine? A smudge-proof eyeliner stamp if you're like me and would rather press-and-go your winged look than the alternative. (Which is totally just crying in front of the mirror for a good 20 minutes, trying to make both sides look the same.) Fret no more with this superhero of a beauty tool our makeup ancestors could only dream of! A shampoo scalp massager perfect for taking your self-care game to the next level in or out of the shower. I use this with my Mielle rosemary oil, and not only does it feel lovely, but it helps stimulate the roots and get the most out of my haircare products. A gentle bubbly clay mask that's carbonated, because soda shouldn't be the only thing bringing a little bubble to your life... It should be in your skincare routine, too! Clay-like going on, and thick and foamy when it's done the work, get ready to feel like Glinda coming down in your very own clay mask bubble on your next big self-care night. Alleyoop's portable travel razor that will give you the ability to shave on the go without having to contend with your regular long-handled monstrosity elbowing out your mascara from the packing list. Just spin the wheel to reveal your triple-blade razor, moisturizing bar, and refillable spray bottle. A Marshmallow Whip Maker, which, for all intents and purposes, is a magic wand that will turn your boring ol' cleansers into a foamy marshmallow dream. And it's *extra* helpful if you have two cleansers you love (🙋♀️) and want to mix them together in the most decadent way possible. A soothing Jelly Lip Melt some reviewers say works even better than Laneige! And *this one* comes in the cutest (and most gift-able) little jelly mold that will light up your nightstand and nourish your lips. A mini macaron gel manicure kit because one of the biggest perks of doing your nails at home is making it ~aesthetic~, and this is a dessert for your eyes and for your nails. Tonymoly's cult-fave, underrated Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner with a milky consistency the whole internet goes gaga for AND WITH GOOD REASON. It helps calm your skin, gives you a bouncy, clear texture, and makes the perfect base for your makeup. A bottle of thermal color-changing nail polish to save yourself from choosing just *one* shade on your next nail day. If you were all about those temperature-changing spoons as a kid and wish you could bring more of that energy into your adult life, Cirque Colors has got you. A set of iridescent mermaid makeup brushes if your grown-up version of playing mermaids is perfecting your shimmery eye look. A bar of natural, plastic-free solid shampoo perfect for travel (no TSA liquid limits here!) or for just being a little kinder to the environment because there's no plastic packaging involved. Imagine. A set of "Mini Scoops" ice cream-themed face masks because peak self-care is a dessert-themed night that's great for your skin *and* won't cause a tummy ache. A set of sunscreen reminder stickers so you can have a visual reminder to reapply instead of, you know, a burn reminder that you didn't. When your sunscreen wears off, the sticker turns a cheery purple to remind *you* not to end up a not-so-cheery red. And a refillable sunscreen sponge applicator if you LOVE the protection sunscreen offers, but not so much the goopy-hand feeling that can come with it. Dab it onto yourself with this spongy applicator and you (and any kiddos in the vicinity) will actually look forward to reapplying instead of dreading it. And finally, a Wonderskin Wonder Blading One Step Lip Stain Masque for the kind of long-lasting waterproof color that even a fairy godmother couldn't accomplish on her own. Let it sit for 30 seconds, and you're set for a day of gorgeously hued lips! When your mermaid brushes finally arrive: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Bloomberg
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
How Taylor Swift Turned a Glitter Freckle Maker Into a Sensation
Aliett Buttelman had just plopped down on the couch after a vigorous hot yoga class on a Monday night in October when she got an urgent message from an Instagram friend: Turn on the football game—and fast. Since her significant other was already watching the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints across the room, it didn't take long for Buttelman, co-founder of the beauty startup Fazit, to see what the big deal was. Taylor Swift, who was at the event supporting her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was wearing Fazit's signature product, a spattering of glittering freckles, right there on national TV. Almost immediately, news outlets started to post about Swift's whimsical makeup, but few mentioned the brand behind the product. So Buttelman fired off emails to every style reporter she could find, explaining that the world famous musician had used a Fazit press-on makeup patch—called 'speckles'—and it wasn't a paid promotion. 'Every second counts right now, because we have to let the world know that Taylor is wearing our stuff,' recalls her co-founder, Nina LaBruna, who raced to shore up inventory (luckily, they'd just placed a restocking order) and make sure their manufacturer could start producing more patches ASAP in case demand took off. It did: Within 48 hours, sales of the makeup freckles, then sold on Fazit's website and exploded to more than $1 million—a 3,500% spike.
Business of Fashion
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
How to Make Millions Selling Temporary Tattoos
Welcome back to Haul of Fame, your must-read beauty roundup for new products, new ideas and a teen drama with its own blush brush. Included in today's issue: Bella Hadid, Colourpop, Dune Suncare, Essie, Goop, Hourglass Cosmetics, Jenna Perry, Hairitage, Half Magic, Iris & Romeo, Kopari, Lancôme, Laneige, Laura Geller Beauty, Legendairy Milk, Lush, Mienne, Naked Sundays, Nakedbeauty MD, Olive & June, Paris Hilton, Pleasing, Reframe, Schwarzkopf Professional, Sonsie, Steve Madden, The Lip Bar and the second coming of Gen-X beauty directors. But first… When small children use your body as a human jungle gym, you begin to notice things. The arm shoved against your cheek is covered in unicorns and planets. The leg plopped onto your shoulder is spangled with stars and Spongebobs. 'I like to leave mine on for as long as I can because it looks cool,' said Oscar, an 8-year-old in Brooklyn who can name every mineral in the Museum of Natural History, of his temporary tattoos. Oscar said some boys in his class prefer to paint their nails (blue and purple, mostly) but he thinks the tattoos 'are more interesting.' His mother confirms they buy them all the time from CVS; bookstores and toy stores also stock them now, along with museum gift shops. 'It's girls and boys who like them,' said Oscar's little brother Mattis, 6. Adds Julian, a 7-year-old in California who loves playing drums, 'We get temporary tattoos in gift bags at birthday parties. They are everywhere.' In the 1980s and 1990s, Bonne Bell Lipsmackers or cherry Chapsticks were goodie bag staples, and usually only for girls. Those have been replaced with temporary tattoos, which appeal to all genders and can provide hours of Gen Alpha entertainment. They're not the only ones who love them. Gen-Z and Millennials are also using temporary tattoos as an 'activity,' said Fazit co-founder Aliett Buttelman. Pore strips and face masks hit an algorithmic sweet spot for skincare, which prompted the New York-based entrepreneur to wonder ''What does that look like in cosmetics?'' Fazit debuted a series of temporary tattoo glitter freckles at Coachella in 2024; by festival's end, they'd sold 100,000 packs of the product and gained 10 million organic views on TikTok. 'Of course little kids love them,' said Buttelman. 'But our demographic also spans into Gen X, because there's that nostalgia factor. Putting stickers and glitter on your face is joyful. And unlike makeup, you don't have to worry if it's going to smudge at the end of a party.' A number of entrepreneurs are scaling whimsy into beauty businesses. Danielle Egna, the founder of Inked by Dani, launched her temporary tattoo company in 2019. Unlike Fazit's more glittery, cosmetic-like takes, Egna's designs are truer to the original form. Inked By Dani designs span ultra-realistic motifs like stick-and-poke stars to wacky collaborations like an official 'Emily in Paris' croissant. 'It does feel like magic when you see it applied, just with water,' she said. In six years, the brand has partnered with Paramount Pictures and Netflix on custom motifs that click with kids and tweens; this spring, for its older audience, the label debuted a semi-permanent range based on popular line-drawn tattoo styles. 'When I wear them, people ask me if I finally got a tattoo,' said Egna, who is 32. 'I'm like, guys, I own a temporary tattoo company. I literally cannot get a real one!' The brand's first big retailer was Walmart; on Sunday, it'll launch into Target's incubator space, Beauty Minis, and be available at Fazit's glitter freckles enjoyed viral boosts in 2024 from Coachella and Taylor Swift. Fazit began as a 'skin patch' company with zit stickers and ingrown hair treatments circa 2022. But after last year's Coachella debut of glitter freckles, they were approached by both CVS and Urban Outfitters. In October of 2024, Taylor Swift wore Fazit's glitter freckles to a Kansas City Chiefs game, causing sales to skyrocket over 3,500 percent in less than 24 hours. 'We knew immediately we had to diversify,' said Buttelman, who began creating designs for collarbones and shoulders, 'snowflake freckles' for skiers and holiday collections for Valentine's and St. Patrick's days. Fazit also developed 'game day' patches that let sports fans and players wear their team's colours as metallic 'paint' smears across the cheeks, and have become popular during sorority rush events on US campuses. In June, Fazit will launch its most makeup-adjacent product yet: A temporary tattoo designed to mimic a red carpet cosmetic trend that's tough to pull off in person. (Buttelman wouldn't reveal the exact design, but sources say it's a take on eye makeup.) They are projecting $40 million in revenue for 2025, up from last year's earnings of $10 million. Buttelman attributes the brand's profitability to its mass appeal: 'Everyone can participate in the product,' she said. 'It's not an age thing or a trend thing. It's just fun.' What else is new… Skincare On May 8, Lush announced a major milestone: The brand has now donated over $100 million to advocacy groups for human rights and environmental protection. They celebrated with spokes-babe Dylan Mulvaney at the brand's charitable Resist Ball in New York. Dune Suncare unveiled the Slip Stick on May 8. It's a swipe-on SPF 50 formula with a cooling effect on skin that retails for $30. Besides retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, Dune has made it into Pacsun's doors, which speaks to their appeal with younger shoppers who may not always have sun protection as a goal. I'll be honest: I thought Legendairy Milk was one of those 'designer Lactaid' brands. Apparently, it's actually a breast milk supplement brand, and now it's expanding its focus to include hair growth, hormonal stability and sleep care. LM's extended range of five women's wellness gummies hit Walmart on May 12. If you watch too much TV, good news: Iris & Romeo hit QVC on May 12, so you can buy their absolute banger of a lip balm without changing the channel. Laneige is spilling the (bubble) tea. On May 13, the K-beauty brand debuted matcha (flat green) and taro (hazy lilac) shades of its best-selling lip mask and balm, each photographed next to a giant cup of boba. Adorbs, etc. On May 13, Mantle Skin dropped The Lite Cream, a summer-weight moisturiser with niacinamide and panthenol. The Swedish-made moisturiser retails for $49 and has the same butter yellow hue that's popular with cashmere cardigans right now. Nakedbeauty MD has hit Violet Grey. The Los Angeles brand entered the ultra-luxe retailer with a new launch, Biopeptide Growth Factor Eye Therapy Serum, on May 13. Created by plastic surgeon Dr. Catherine Chang, the formula includes 'peptides and growth factors' to help reduce puffiness, fine lines and dark circles. It retails for $180. Want to smell like a celebrity yoga studio circa 2005? Head to Bliss. On May 14, the spa brand expanded its signature Lemon & Sage to include hand cream and hand wash. Mienne has enlisted Julia Fox, Parris Goebel and Lola Leon as its first campaign faces. The brand makes both body care and lube — called 'Sex Serum' and retailing for $55 — and the packaging asks the question, 'What if the Pleasing nail polishes by Harry Styles looked even more like adorable sex toys?' It launched on March 14. Sonsie launched updated formulas of its Basic Balm ($22) and Multi Moisture Cream ($48) on May 15. The skincare range first launched in 2023, then brought Pamela Anderson on board in 2024 as a co-founder. Anderson would be stunning even if she slathered Crisco on her face and called it a day, but it's still intriguing to see someone known for her pared-down makeup going hard for a skincare brand. It's a girl! On May 15, Reframe was born. The skincare line was created with influencer Savannah James in partnership with Howard University's College of Dermatology, and includes three core products ranging from $95 to $115. James worked with Nick Axelrod, the man behind Nécessaire and Courteney Cox's Homecourt brands who began his beauty career at Glossier. Spotted: Half Magic makeup on 'Overcompensating," the new LGBTQ+ show from A24 and Amazon starring comedian Benito Skinner as a closeted jock heading to college. The move represents another baby step into beauty-tainment from the film studio, which has also done Half Magic tie-ins with 'Priscilla' and 'Euphoria." This time, it comes in the form of an 'Overcompensating' makeup kit including an eye crayon, lip gloss, face gems and a blush brush. Colourpop's wicked cute Lilo & Stitch collab debuted on May 15 with eyeshadows, matte blush and three lip gloss shades packaged in giant popsicle applicators. Mahalo! Makeup Roll out the welcome matte. The Lip Bar dropped a new shade of its $15 Nonstop Liquid Matte Lipstick called Mastermind, a deep, warm brown. It debuted on May 13. After Naked Sundays released its blush and bronze serums, they realised they could do more (and make more revenue) in the space. Enter Blush & Bronze Glow Balms, which come in creamy sticks and have SPF 50. They launched on May 13 in three shades, and go for $25 each. We love a multitask. Laura Geller Beauty's Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer has SPF 30, so while it's blurring pores it can block rays. It hit shelves on May 13 and retails for $38. Juicy Couture, meet Juicy Tubes. On May 15, Lancôme introduced its newest brand buddy, Paris Hilton, with a video showing the Y2K icon applying the Y2K makeup staple in her all-pink-everything closet. She's got one of the $24 glosses dangling from her handbag like a charm; this is a nice touch, and Lancôme should sell it that way! Let the games begin… or, uh, continue? On May 15, Olive & June dropped its Big Play collection, a tennis-themed range of nine shades including neon yellow, pastel green and deep purple. Hourglass Cosmetics launched its Ambient Lighting Edit, a series of makeup palettes that flank the brand's bestselling highlighter. A+ for the name but I'm a little less bullish on the price: $70 per quad. Wow. Hair Care The bouncy curls keep coming. On May 8, Hairitage launched Rise & Shine, a thermal brush with a 1.25-inch barrel and four heat settings. It retails for $50. More than a few group chats erupted with news that Bella Hadid had gone blonde at Cannes on May 13. It turns out, the process took two days, and was handled by stylist and Schwarzkopf Professional ambassador Jacob Schwartz. The brand's messaging got a little messy — since Bella was apparently a blonde baby, they've called it 'a return to her roots,' even though Schwartz was using synthetic chemicals to alter her roots in an intense, 48-hour process. The finished look is stunning, but maybe it's okay to admit that red carpet beauty isn't 'natural' or 'authentic.' Making a bold choice about how we want to look is, after all, its own type of power. Bella, lean in! Welcome to the East Village, Jenna Perry! On May 15, the celebrity stylist responsible for the locks of Chloë Sevigny and Kendall Jenner moved her salon from New York City's Soho neighbourhood to the grittier and more easygoing Alphabet City. The salon will reserve space for walk-ins, so go early and you might end up getting highlights next to Em Rata. Fragrance Shoe brand Steve Madden (really) debuted Rose Goldie, a bergamot and amber scent, on May 10. It comes in a metallic heart bottle and retails for $78, but I'd buy two if the gift-with-purchase was the Row-adjacent jelly weirdo. Will guava dethrone strawberry as 2025's summer scent? Kopari is coming for the crown with its Pink Guava Hair & Body Fragrance Mist, which dropped on May 15. It's in a bright pink bottle at Ulta and Nordstrom and goes for $29. And finally… Goop has its next editrix! Congratulations to Amy Synnott, the beloved former beauty director at InStyle who later figured out how to herd all the craziest cats — er, visionary forces — as a whip-smart executive editor at Harper's Bazaar and Elle. (Full disclosure: Synnott had the good / bad luck to edit my crazy stories about sex during Covid-19. I found her to be masterful.) Synnott joins Gwyneth Paltrow's empire as its editorial director, overseeing all content. She marks the empire's first big media hire since parting ways with staffers like Jean Godfrey-June, its former executive beauty director, in November. Tellingly, Godfrey-June remains something of a mystic figure for Millennial beauty writers in various industry group chats; you can see her invisible fingerprints on a lot of current 'voicy' pieces. Meanwhile, have you noticed that former Elle beauty director Emily Dougherty now cultivates Cultured's playfully artful — and super-shareable — beauty coverage? Print editors aren't dead, they're just cooler than we'll ever be.
USA Today
28-04-2025
- Health
- USA Today
How to discern between harmless freckles and concerning skin issues
How to discern between harmless freckles and concerning skin issues Show Caption Hide Caption Taylor Swift amplifies sales for 'glitter freckles' business Sales at Fazit, a beauty company, spiked after Taylor Swift was photographed sporting "glitter freckles" at a Chiefs game. As temperatures heat up and more Americans are heading to the pool, beach and other outdoor spaces, sun exposure is bound to spike too. For many people, regardless of skin color, this can mean a rise in visible freckles. But how do you know when a freckle is harmless versus whether it might actually be something of concern to your dermatologist? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King shares all about how to discern between the two, and how you can keep your skin safe this summer. How long does sunscreen last? A guide to expiration dates, and if waterproof really works What are freckles? Freckles, or "ephelides," as dermatologists refer to them, are "pigmented spots that increase in number and darkness with sunlight exposure," King explains. They're very small (usually less than 3 millimeters) and light brown spots that usually begin appearing on the face, but can also spread outward all over the body, according to the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. They usually pop up in childhood and become less noticeable as a person ages. Freckles have an increased amount of melanin, King adds. That melanin is produced by skin cells exposed to ultraviolet light, which is usually more prevalent in the summer. This is why you might notice your freckles fading during the dreary, winter months. Freckle tattoos are a thing. But read this before you try the viral trend. What causes freckles? Freckles aren't directly a sign of skin damage, but people who have more freckles are typically more sensitive to the sun's ultraviolet rays, which can cause skin damage, per Ohio State. Dermatologists urge everyone, but especially those who are extra-sensitive to the sun, to regularly apply sunscreen and wear other skin coverings when out in the sun. A good rule of thumb is reapplying sunscreen every two hours, and again right after you swim or sweat, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Associates (AAD). You should also get familiar with your skin, and report any changes to your doctor. Sometimes, new markings that pop up on the body are mistaken for freckles. This can vary from a benign lentigo to a cancerous mole. Lentigines (the plural for a lentigo) are harmless pigmented spots on the skin that have a "clearly-defined edge, surrounded by normal-appearing skin," King explains. They're sometimes mistaken for freckles, but she notes that this technically isn't correct. But new spots on the skin can sometimes be cause for concern. The AAD recommends following the ABCDEs of melanoma to help remember what to look out for when doing an at-home skin check: A is for asymmetry . "One half of the spot is unlike the other half." . "One half of the spot is unlike the other half." B is for border. The outer edge of the spot is irregular or poorly defined. The outer edge of the spot is irregular or poorly defined. C is for color . Freckles are a single shade of brown, but ones that are cause for concern can vary with multiple shades of tan, brown, black, red, white or blue. . Freckles are a single shade of brown, but ones that are cause for concern can vary with multiple shades of tan, brown, black, red, white or blue. D is for diameter. Freckles, as previously mentioned, are small. If a mark on your skin is greater than 6 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser), that can be a sign that something isn't right. Freckles, as previously mentioned, are small. If a mark on your skin is greater than 6 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser), that can be a sign that something isn't right. E is for evolving. "The spot looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color." "Basically, if any spot is new or changing, has any of these features or looks different compared to your other spots, get it checked," King says.
