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Refinery29
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Jordan Chiles Swears By Those $13 Acne Patches, Too
All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. She's a two-time Olympian, Miami Swim Week model, bestselling author — and now, Jordan Chiles is adding beauty ambassador to her already impressive list of accomplishments. The 24-year-old gymnast is the new face of Hero Cosmetics, the viral skincare brand best known for its Mighty Patch hydrocolloid stickers. Chiles, who was part of the gold-medal winning women's gymnastics team at the 2024 Summer Olympics, has been open about her skin journey, including hyperpigmentation, texture, and breakouts. Chiles is buzzing with energy when we sit down over Zoom to chat about the new partnership. 'People always ask me, 'What do you do for your skincare?' So I was really happy Hero wanted me to be one of their ambassadors,' she exclusively tells Refinery29. 'Whether it's dark spots or a pimple that's coming up and I want it gone, I've always loved Mighty Patch.' In addition to her out-of-this-world strength, artistry, and athleticism, Chiles has also authentically shown up as herself via her competition glam; strong brows, fluttery lashes, glowy skin, and medal-worthy nail art all figured heavily in her most epic Olympic moments. As she tells me, beauty has always been something she's passionate about. 'My older sister, who is my hair and makeup artist, definitely gave me a perspective of understanding that glam is something to enjoy, have fun with, and be creative,' she says. Chiles swears by a less-is-more approach to keeping her sensitive skin looking and feeling its best. 'A majority of the time, I only use a good cleanser, an exfoliator, and then a nice, silky moisturizer,' she says. 'I keep it very simple, but make sure everything is hydrated and my skin looks good and glowy.' When it comes to favorite products, Chiles lights up talking about being 'down bad' (same, girl) for Hero. 'I have Mighty Patches in every bag, my car, my room, and probably in five different bathrooms,' she says. Her favorites? 'Literally all of them, but since I go to practice a lot, [I love] the invisible ones and the dark spot ones with the prickly points.' We also bonded over a shared underrated Hero fave: the Pore Purity Cleansing Clay Mask, made with glacial sea clay and sea kelp bio-ferment to decongest skin. 'It makes my face so soft — I love it,' Chiles says. 'I've been recently using it two to three times a week to get my pores in the right way and all that stuff.' For Chiles, this partnership — which includes brand campaigns, social content, and live events — is anything but skin deep. 'I have [acne] scars here and there, but now I'm finally at a point where I'm positive with myself and my skin,' she says. 'Literally, it took me 22 years to finally be like, look, Jordan, you're a gorgeous girl. You have beautiful skin. Embrace that.'
Buzz Feed
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 Makeup And Skincare Products For Beauty Beginners
A pack of 24k gold and hyaluronic acid under-eye patches if you want to try out some skincare self-care that's as easy as popping on the product and letting it sit for 20–30 minutes. These babies are cooling, refreshing, and can help reduce dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness. Love luxury but hate overpriced skincare? Eye feel you. Nyx Shine Loud liquid lipstick, aka the (affordable!) all-day liquid lippie holy grail. Just swipe on a layer of the deeply pigmented color, let it dry, and coat with the high-shine gloss on the other end of the tube. Once it's dry, it really and truly doesn't transfer when eating, drinking, or kissing — a miracle. Pus-absorbing, pimple-eliminating patches you can rely on to zap zits faster than you ever thought possible. Even skincare minimalists will be won over by the grossly satisfying results. And personally, I prefer them to the pricier Mighty Patch version! It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ cream, a foundation whose name really says it all. It gives a super-natural look with full coverage and color correction, SPF 50+ (!!!), and a smoothing and hydrating effect. You (and your face) are gonna fall in love. The cult-fave Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray for an easy spritz that helps clear up redness and irritation of all kinds. This refreshing, multipurpose skin salve comes in recycled packaging, can serve as a toner, is approved for use with eczema, and is made with hypochlorous acid — an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial hero ingredient. Wins all around! Haus Labs by Lady Gaga's Hy-Power Pigment Paint, which has such rich color payoff, even folks like me who barely wear makeup will want in on the action. From natural everyday shades to rich brights and shimmers you can wear to special events (perhaps The Mayhem Ball??), these are designed to be versatile* for eyes, lips, cheeks, and even body art. Satisfying and easy-to-use blotting papers anyone with oily skin will want to take absolutely everywhere. They'll get your face so visibly smooth and dry, it'll be like an instant makeover. Or, for a reusable alternative, a Revlon oil-absorbing facial roller to get your lovely face looking marvelously matte in no time. A pair of eyeliner stamp pens for anyone who craves a cat eye worthy of Cleopatra or Taylor Swift but who doesn't have a celeb-makeup-artist level of skill or time. This'll allow you to get ready in a timely fashion *and* with the perfect look, and it's long-lasting, too! Cloud Paint, Glossier's bestselling gel-cream blush that's cruelty-free, buildable, and absolutely beloved by reviewers, so it's ready to become your new holy grail and give you the perfect natural-looking flush. Or the viral Rare Beauty Soft Pinch liquid blush from Selena Gomez's incredible beauty line. Leave it to Queen Sel to get even makeup minimalists into blush. The vegan formula is designed to be sensitive-skin safe and not clog pores, so when you're and get it 🎶. The marvelous Alleyoop Pen Pal, aka a makeup routine already designed for you in the form a convenient 4-in-1 makeup pen that'll remind you of the multicolor pens of your youth. Just click down the various levers for eyeliner, lip liner, highlighter, and an eye/eyebrow pencil, all in one portable and adorable package! Cocokind's vegan matcha-infused moisture stick you can use pretty much anywhere — under-eyes, lips, and dry spots all over your bod. It's made with caffeine-rich matcha (read: for antioxidants and reduced puffiness) and super-moisturizing coconut oil. Yup, it's got what it takes to be the versatile MVP of your low-maintenance routine. E.l.f.'s Poreless Putty Primer, an internet-beloved, vegan, and cruelty-free wonder that moisturizes and gets your skin ready for smooth and easy makeup application. If you're just starting to experiment with makeup, this could be just the cheat code you need. Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm to help smooth, fade, and reduce flaking from healing, popped pimples. As the queen of acne scars with a bad habit of picking, I ordered this soooooo fast. A pack of LOL-worthy animal face masks, each with different skincare ingredients and each boasting a cute creature face. You may know nothing about skincare, but you sure are an expert when it comes to whimsy. Thankfully, these babies are pros at both. Winky Lux Glimmer Balm — a glitzy, cruelty-free, vegan, phthalate- and sulfate-free wonder of a lippie that adjusts to the pH of your skin to turn the perfect, noticeable-yet-natural(ish) shade of pink. It's subtle enough for every day but still feels special, because everything is better with a bit of glitter. Or the more affordable alternative, Essence's Glimmer Glow lipstick that similarly adjusts its pretty pink hue based on the pH of your skin to make looking extra cute every day easy. Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30, a vegan and cruelty-free formula specially designed to offer sun protection for folks with dark skin, since it won't leave any pesky white residue. Because even if you have no other products in your skincare routine, everyone needs a daily SPF!!! Bubble Fade Away 5% Benzol Peroxide Acne Spot Treatment, which truly lives up to its name. It dries up and fades away blemishes fast, and the spongy applicator tip makes it easy to apply without touching your face and adding more germs and oil to the mix. Pro tip: Check the ingredients in your current go-to spot treatment. Most use salicylic acid, so if that's not cutting it, switch things up with this. Nyx Butter Gloss, a buildable, pretty, and perfect-for-every-day lip gloss beloved by over 84,000 people that actually won't leave your lips all sticky like the other glosses you've tried over the years. It's an absolute fan fave regardless of price, but it definitely doesn't hurt that it's only $6. Fenty Beauty Cookies N Clean whipped clay face mask with salicylic acid and charcoal because deep cleaning your home may not be fun, but deep cleaning your pores sure can be. This cruelty-free, lusciously textured formula helps reduce oil, minimize the appearance of pores, and cleanse, and leaves you looking seriously glowy. Plus, true to its name, it's an absolute treat to apply! Or! Elizavecca Milky Piggy carbonated bubble clay mask, a top-rated, blackhead-banishing, and just plain F-U-N mask that starts to bubble once you apply it. Even without the skin benefits, it'd be worth it for the selfies. A gluten- and cruelty-free mascara that'll get your lashes to look their all-time best and stay that way — reviewers say it actually stays the heck on, even through long days and sweat. As if that wasn't amazing enough, it's Only. Five. Dollars. A Luv Scrub, aka an exfoliating nylon bath cloth inspired by a common grooming routine product used in West Africa. The long and stretchy cloth is an easy body care upgrade that'll exfoliate, turn each shower into a spa-like experience, and leave you with remarkably soft skin. Can a regular washcloth do that? Didn't think so. A Rare Beauty 4-in-1 priming and setting spray, because the fewer products you need to complete your look, the better. This can go over and under makeup, plus it hydrates, calms, and plumps your skin and boasts a botanical scent. Dang, it's almost as much of a multihyphenate as Selena Gomez herself. A creamy, jojoba oil–infused lip *and* cheek color for a rich pigment that works double duty — because why use two beauty products when you can use one? We love the low-maintenance life. Each tub can last up to 60 uses, and it's vegan!
Buzz Feed
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
News Flash: These 31 Things Will Upgrade Your Beauty Routine Without Draining Your Bank Account
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. New makeup products to play with and enough money left for lil' treats is what I call a win-win situation. 1. A lash lift kit equipped with everything you need to give your lashes a gorg curl. Reviewers love how truly easy this is to use AND the fact that you get salon-worthy results at a fraction of the cost. This kit includes lash glue, lash perm, lash fixation, lash nutrition, lash cleanser, five silicone pads, three lash cleaning brushes, 10 lash micropores, 10 brushes, and five gel under-eye pads. Promising review: " I'm not gonna lie, I was worried that this stuff would either not work at all or make all my lashes fall out. Thankfully, it was neither, and the results are UNREAL. I HIGHLY suggest watching some YouTube videos of other people using their perm kits before attempting to use yours. I have big fingers and small eyes, so it was difficult for me to get the lift pads in the right positions, but once that was over, the rest was a breeze. Unlike some of the other kits I've seen, this one has basically everything you need. The only other things I needed were a mirror, some tissue, and a little bit of plastic wrap to cover my lashes while waiting for the lotions to work their magic. I'm totally impressed and will definitely be buying this again! — Ryan Get it from Amazon for $24.99. 2. A painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen because traditional strips are tough to use, expensive, and can leave you with teeth sensitivity that is, in my professional opinion, NO fun. With this pen you can get instant results. And the best part? No lingering sensitivity. Promising review:"I bought this on a whim when I saw someone review it on TikTok. After using it several times over the course of a week, I immediately noticed the difference in the color of my teeth. I'm a smoker and a heavy coffee drinker. I'm finding that this product will be a lifesaver in terms of what my smile looks like. I would definitely recommend!!" — Mully Get a two-pack from Amazon for $17.95. 3. A set of acne patches you can apply over a popped whitehead. Simply put the patch over a zit, let it sit overnight or throughout the day, peel it off, and watch it take all the pore-clogging gunk with it. Read our Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch review! I suffer from hormonal acne — it's just something that I have come to terms with and will have to deal with for many more years to come, and while it's not fun, these acne patches make it sooo much easier. When I have a pimple about to come to a head, I pop one of these babies on it before bed and then peel it off along with all the gunk it pulls out. It definitely helps speed up the process, and they're gentle on my sensitive skin! Promising review:"OMG! It actually works! My son gets really large acne breakouts that are really hard to heal. He put these on before bed and woke up to his large white pimples being gone! Like, completely gone. I usually pay $50 a visit to the dermatologist for 30 minutes for him to get extractions, which is pretty painful for him. We will be ordering more of these and using these instead!! If I could give more stars, I would!" — Amazon Customer Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $12.99. 4. And because we're huge fans of letting hydrocolloid patches solve our problems, may we also recommend these overnight nose strips to help clear out zits taking up residency near your schnozz. Amazon Promising review: " It's gross in the most spectacular way. The amount of disgusting gunk that came out of my face was appalling and I instantly gagged. However, my nose has never felt so clean and smooth for consecutive days. If you have oily skin I definitely recommend washing your face first and apply it to the nose before moisturizing the rest of your face. If I could give this 10 stars I would. Everyone is getting this for because it's not cheap." — Justina Get 10 patches from Amazon for $16.55. 5. A wake up eye gel formulated with hyaluronic acid and caffeine to up your eyes — and by that, we mean keep the skin around them hydrated while helping to cut down the appearance of puffiness and swelling. Evidence of the fact you keep going to sleep too late because you can't stop watching Real Housewives, begone! Promising review:"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." — Get it from Amazon for $5.99. 6. An adorably packaged K-beauty serum (hello, look at the little piggy!!!) that'll help give your pores HELL! No, really, it's called Hell Pore Control Serum. This hyaluronic acid serum is meant to help tighten pores, restore moisture to your skin, and leave it feeling soft in the process. Promising review:"If I could give this 10 stars, I would! I ran out of The Ordinary hyaluronic acid I've been using for a year, and no stores close sold it, so I gave this a try. So glad I did because it's a thousand times better!! I put it on first, then moisturizer, after I put on my primer and makeup, and it looks the best it's ever looked. My pores were smaller in just three days, and my skin was so hydrated. I have combo skin, so my T-zone gets awfully oily. The fix is to make sure your skin is hydrated. Also, the bottle is twice the size of The Ordinary! This does it all!!! So very impressed." — smnthfinch Get it from Amazon for $8.21. 7. A nail and cuticle care solution for making your nails look fresh and healthy with consistent use over time — just apply a coat and let it wow you! Promising review:"I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. I bought this in February. This size bottle lasted a bit more than a month, with me religiously applying it two to three times a day. I was really seeing great improvement, so I bought another bottle in late March. By May, all the peeling had grown out, and my nails were getting stronger every day. I then bought the big 4-ounce refill bottle because I never want to run out of it again! Cannot recommend this stuff enough!" — Diana Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes). 8. A liquid glitter eyeshadow that'll be the star of the show in all of your fun makeup lewks! If this eyeshadow were a song it would be "Bejeweled" by Taylor Swift because when you step into the room with this pretty stuff on your eyelids, you'll definitely make the whole place shimmer. Promising review: "I love this glitter eyeshadow. I used to use Stila and this is so much more affordable and easy to spread without spotting. Definitely recommend getting all the shades, it is worth it for a pop of shimmer." — beautyandbeast Get it from Amazon for $5+ (available in nine shades). 9. Schick Silk touch-up tools perfect for painless, precise eyebrow shaping, cleaning up peach fuzz hairs on your face, and even clearing away dead skin. These little guys go a long way. Promising review:" It took me a little while to figure out the right angle to use this effectively, but once I did, it worked like a charm. I've used it for shaping eyebrows and managing the little bit of blonde peach fuzz I have on my upper lip. I haven't tried it anywhere else but no bad reactions or pain, and relatively easy to maneuver with a bit of practice." — Kelly G. Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.64. 10. A lightweight snail essence (no snails are harmed in the making of this product, promise) that'll deliver seriously good hydration, and can help brighten your skin and may reduce/prevent acne. Promising reviews: " I caved to the TikTok hype, and now I am obsessed, lol! I have extremely sensitive skin, but this was the first product that I didn't have to go through a 'getting used to' phase." — Shelby "I've used probably 98% of the skincare products on the market the last 20 years (for oily, aging, acne-prone skin) and bought this as kind of an 'oh no, not Gary' (from SpongeBob SquarePants) joke for my kids. Let me tell you, I have been so pleasantly surprised by this product! It smooths, hydrates, and makes the skin more plump with an even texture! Hasn't helped with occasional breakouts, but has really improved the overall texture and tone of my skin significantly! I would recommend and will buy again!" — Rachel Shafer Get it from Amazon for $19.89. 11. An exfoliating glove that'll help slough away dead skin so easily, you'll be confused as to how you made it this long without owning this genius product. Promising review:"I could tell these mitts were going to be exactly what I needed right out of the box. Excellent quality and easy to use! I've tried them twice already, and my skin is now incredibly smooth! After I scrubbed my arm, I looked at the mitt and saw it was covered with dead skin cells. I'll be buying more of these as gifts for girlfriends (in a fun spa gift basket)!" — Danielle Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 12. A callus-removal gel so you can experience the baby-soft feet you not only want but truly deserve. Sure, you could just go to the salon and get a pedicure, but when this entire bottle costs a fraction of the price of ONE it's a no-brainer, isn't it? Not to mention, you can stay home and wear your pajamas. A win-win. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind. Promising review:"I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked. Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks, and now they're almost baby-soft again. BUT please follow the directions. I left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the calluses were literally melting off! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." — Kiki Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 13. A pack of curly wave clip-on extensions if you've dabbled with the idea of growing out your hair or getting extensions, but you a) can't seem to grow it that long without collecting a million dead ends along the way, and b) don't want to commit time and $$ to get them at the salon. Now you can easily clip them on yourself at home at an affordable price! Promising review:"Wow! These extensions are beautiful! So easy to put on (beginner here), the color is amazing, the curls are perfect, and very thorough instructions. I didn't realize they were also including a comb, bonus hair band, extra fastener kit, and spray bottle for cleaning. I haven't tried it, but the instructions say you can straighten these as well. I can't believe the price for what you get! Highly recommend." — Jamie H Get them from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 6 lengths and 35 colors). And check out some extensions for types 3 and 4 hair here and here. 14. A tattoo aftercare cream formulated with fatty-acid and antioxidant-rich ingredients to help moisturize and soothe newly inked skin. Mad Rabbit is a small biz found by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect and enhance tattoos. They pitched their tattoo salve in season 12 of Shark Tank. Promising review:"Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy." — Janson Ward Get it from Amazon for $18.98 (available in two scents). 15. A blackhead remover for scrubbing away sebum, blackheads, whiteheads, and other skin impurities. The little octopus is so cute, you may wanna buy it for that reason alone. Promising review: "After just two days of use, this adorable little octopus has done wonders for me, smells great too. Here's how I used it: I wore down the stick just a little to where the texture from the salt is visible, scrubbed around on my face so there was plenty of product, then I used my fingers to gently massage all the gunk away. Rinse, pat dry, and enjoy the softness. Highly recommended for people with sensitive skin like me." — LuckLocust Get it from Amazon for $9.10. 16. A natural lip plumper made with vitamin E and collagen designed to help give your kisser a fuller look, not to mention an added boost of hydration. You'll get one lip plumper and one minty sleeping mask for your lips. Promising review: "I discovered this product from TikTok, and I had to give it a try. I tried the day lip plumper, and within a few seconds, there was a subtle tingling/burning that lasted for a few minutes, but as it occurred, the plumping started to happen! It made a noticeable difference and made my lips look like I had filler! I'm obsessed!! — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.98. 17. Bio-Oil, a cult-favorite skincare oil to help reduce the appearance of scars left behind by acne, pregnancy, injuries, or surgeries thanks to a powerful (but gentle) combo of vitamin A, vitamin E, sunflower, lavender, and chamomile oils. Promising review:"After just about three weeks of use, I've seen such a positive change in both the evenness of tone and the texture of my skin. Melasma and acne scarring have faded pretty dramatically — I don't even bother putting on foundation when I do my makeup in the morning. The oil is so lightweight and doesn't exacerbate my already oily complexion." — L T C Get it from Amazon for $11.12. 18. A Chi thermal care kit containing shampoo, leave-in treatment, and thermal protective treatment — a trio that works together to not only help restore moisture and shine to damaged locks but to help protect them from heat and other irritants going forward. BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jordan Grigsby loves this kit! Here's what she has to say about it: "You see that shine? That volume? That bounce? Babyyyy, my hair is FLAWLESS. Witchcraft, right? Oh, and if you could feel it?! HONEYYYY, so, so soft and silky. It is seriously bone-straight and looks and feels soooo healthy! And my hair is NATURAL (other than the obvious blue dye); I haven't used relaxers or keratin treatments in over 10 years. Now, I am by no means a hairstylist, and nothing tops their magical hands, but sweetieeeee, these products blow my mind. This trio does what needs to be done, and like, I did it — I delivered these results. Nothing has ever made my hair look like this unless a stylist was styling my hair. And when I step out of my house, you cannot tell me I'm not the most fabulous person in the world — I'm literally Beyoncé. My hair flows and bounces as if I have a personal fan in front of me, and I CANNOT keep my hands out of my hair. The shampoo and conditioner help get ALLLL the product buildup out of my hair and leave my hair feeling squeaky clean. Then, I add my serum (before blow-drying and again before straightening), and BAM — I'm flawless. The combo of all three is just *chefs kiss*, and they help protect my hair from heat damage. If you want a magic wand to set everything off, invest in the Babyliss straightener! My hairdresser uses it, so I grabbed one too, and now I always look like I just stepped out of the salon." Get it from Amazon for $24.78. 19. A colorful eyeshadow palette featuring 40 matte, shimmer, and metallic shades that'll make doing your eye makeup feel like painting. If you remember the James Charles x Morphe palette but never bought it because of its $40 price tag, then this veryyy similar under $10 alternative is perfect. Promising reviews: "Clearly time I got a new eyeshadow palette. Sargent Freddie Mercury (my not-even 4-pound bunny) made it his mission to destroy my James Charles overpriced palette. This palette is the same quality, maybe even nicer. This eyeshadow was put on at around 3 p.m., and it's almost 1 a.m. The 'highlight' stayed on my nose, even with my mask on through a whole day of work. That blew my mind." — Daniel T Adams "Best palette I've owned, and you can't beat this price! The colors are beautiful and vibrant. They are also extremely pigmented, especially the shimmery colors, and they all seem to blend well. I'm happy to have every color I could ever want in an eyeshadow in the palm of my hands, and I've been experimenting with colors I've never worn before!!" — Mary Diamond Get it from Amazon for $7.39. 20. A vitamin C serum crafted with an A-list roster of skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, salicylic acid, and retinol. It can be used to help treat acne, brighten complexion, reduce the appearance of dark spots, and hydrate thirsty skin. Check out our TruSkin Vitamin C Serum deep dive for more info! Promising review:"This stuff is amazing! I am 39 and have dark spots on my face from sun damage and some scarring from cystic acne. Holy cow, this has lightened my dark spots by at least 75%. Honestly a miracle. And for the price! Other brands are four times the price. Try this out for sure. Stick to it and give it some time. I saw an amazing difference, so so happy with it. Also, some of the best customer service I've ever had." — Ashley F. Get it from Amazon for $21.97+ (available in two sizes). 21. A fan-fave Maybelline lengthening mascara featuring bamboo extract and fibers for full and lightweight lashes that won't flake or smudge. Phew! Promising review: "Best mascara I've ever used. My eyes are very sensitive, and this mascara doesn't bother them at all. I can put it on at 6 a.m., and it won't flake off into my eyes or smudge at all, even at 3 or 4 in the morning after a night out. I've even slept in the mascara, which would normally cause intense pain from the flaking/smudging, but I just wake up, and the mascara still looks fresh. Not to mention the volume. The volume and thickness are amazing. I even lost a huge chunk of my natural lashes right in the center on the top of one of my lids due to a terrible lash glue when I first received the mascara, and somehow, this magical mascara found some tiny invisible lashes to grab onto and completely filled in that bald spot and made those lashes just as long as the rest of my lashes. I will continue to only buy this brand. You won't be disappointed if you buy it." — Katie Hicks Get it from Amazon for $8.32 (available in three colors). 22. An E.l.f. gel-based primer designed to "grip" your makeup so it actually stays put all day. Plus, it contains hyaluronic acid to help moisturize your skin in the process. Basically, this is just the product your cosmetic bag has been missing and is practically begging you to purchase already!!! Promising reviews: "I [fell in love with a] sample of the Milk Hydro Grip primer, but when I went to buy it...$36 for a relatively small bottle! I wanted to find a good alternative, so I bought this. It is PERFECT! Nearly identical formula. I have sensitive skin, and this did not break me out. It really does help keep makeup on all day and makes your skin look smooth. I highly recommend this." — Allison Get it from Amazon for $8.06. 23. A L'Oreal Paris rinse-out lamellar water treatment with a cult following that'll leave your locks looking shiny and silky in just eight seconds. Salon-level hair all day, every day, BB. Promising review:"OMG!!! Most amazing hair treatment I've ever used in my entire life. Most hair masks weigh my hair down but since this is a water, it makes it SO soft and bouncy. I'm obsessed and will keep buying. Holy grail." — Natasha Get it from Amazon for $10.97. 24. A pack of overnight hydrogel masks because anything that works tirelessly to improve skin while you channel your inner Sleeping Beauty is an automatic "add to cart" moment. To use, just pop it on after your nighttime skin routine, leave it on while you sleep (don't worry, it won't leave residue on your pillow), and remove it the next morning! It'll help hydrate, brighten, tighten, and lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Most reviewers recommend doing this treatment once per week. Promising review: "Caught wind of this on TikTok and decided to give it a whirl. Honestly, it's pretty solid! It really makes my skin look tight and shiny like I just came out of a professional facial. It's an overnight mask, so yeah, it does have to stay on for a while, which is a bit of a hassle, but the payoff? Totally worth it. My skin feels more elastic, and the pores look minimized, too. If you don't mind the long wear time, this mask could be a game changer for your skincare routine!" — Nala Get a set of four from Amazon for $19. 25. A matte liquid lipstick providing some seriously impressive pigmentation, a silky smooth texture, long-lasting wear, and some hydration in the process thanks to jojoba oil and vitamin E. Kayla Boyd / BuzzFeed The Lip Bar founder Melissa Butler presented to the Sharks in season 6 of Shark Tank and was actually turned down. But that didn't stop her from growing a mighty beauty empire of vegan and cruelty-free products that celebrates diversity in all its forms. This is one of BuzzFeed editor Kayla Boyd's (pictured above) go-to lipsticks: "I use The Lip Bar's matte liquid lipsticks often, and the formula is truly incredible. It hardly budges at all throughout the day, the pigment is bomb, AND it doesn't dry out my lips at all — which is really difficult to find in a matte lipstick." Get it from Amazon (available in 17 colors) and Target (available in 17 colors) for $12.99+. 26. A Maybelline concealer reviewers love for its excellent price point, smooth sponge applicator, and the fact that it provides great under-eye coverage on those mornings when you wake after broken sleep. It helps brighten up the area and brings a lovely glow to your gorg eyes. ✨ Promising review:"Throughout high school I never knew how to do makeup. But then I heard this product was the absolute best on TikTok. And trust me, they were not lying. It has really good coverage and hides my 'raccoon eyes.' And the best part is that a little bit goes a long way. So if you're starting out or want to try something new I definitely recommend you try this out." — Liela Lee Check out our Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer review for more deets. Get it from Amazon for $8.80+ (available in 28 shades). 27. A lip sleeping mask trio designed to help hydrate and nourish your kisser overnight so it feels nice and soft when you wake up. Reviewers love that these are similar to the Laneige sleeping mask and come with THREE masks for a fraction of the cost of one mask. For reference, the Laneige lip mask contains 20 grams of product, while each of these measures 5 grams, or 15 grams, for the entire set. So, even with product sizes taken into account, these are a much better deal! Promising review: "[Alternative] for the Laneige lip mask. This is the most moisturizing lip treatment on the market. When my lips started getting dry due to the cold season, I was thinking of buying the Laneige lip mask, but it's soooo expensive. This is a fraction of the cost and feels just the same. Very good product." — Riya Get it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in six combos). 28. A liquid blush boasting a deliciously creamy, pigmented formula and natural matte finish bound to make it an instant fave in your makeup pouch. Plus, it's super buildable, so you can decide just how much or little you feel like rocking on those gorg cheeks of yours. Amazon Promising review:"I have used mini liquid blushes and paid hefty prices. I happened to see this one on TikTok and tried it out. I have five different colors now. The packaging is super cute, and the color is pigmented, so you only need a little. This is an amazing product." — Laura Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 22 shades). 29. A smudge- and waterproof eyeliner with a formula so smooth, creamy, and intensely pigmented you'll ditch every other eyeliner you own the second this baby arrives on your doorstep. Seriously, how did you get by so long without this?! Kulfi Beauty (named for a type of South Asian ice cream) is a woman-owned small biz that Priyanka Ganjoo founded after spending years working in the beauty industry without ever seeing herself represented. Their mission is all about creating space for self-expression, particularly within the South Asian community, and all of their products are made with the skin concerns of WOC in mind. Promising review:"This product glides on so smoothly and stays on all day, even on oily lids. The colors also look fantastic on brown skin! I just repurchased a couple of shades; I'm never using another liner." — Devika S. Get it from Kulfi Beauty or Sephora for $20 (available in eight colors). 30. But if you don't have time to fuss around in the morning and need a time-saving solution, this winged eyeliner stamp helps you get the perfect cat-eye in mere seconds. Just stamp it on and go, go, gooooo! Lovoir Beauty is a small biz based in New Zealand that sells this genius winged eyeliner stamp known as The Flick Stick. Promising review:"Eyeliner was the most tedious part of my makeup routine, but the flick stick makes me look forward to doing my liner without having the stress of messing it up with my shaky hands." — Zehra Ali Get it from Amazon for $14.98 (available in three sizes and a combo pack). 31. A moisturizing body wash containing notes of white jasmine, red currant, and sweet amber to help make shower time a whole lot more luxurious for under $10. Reviewers say it smells JUST like Baccarat Rouge having to spend $335 on a bottle of perfume! Amazon Promising review:"Cremo's body wash is nothing short of exceptional. If you're a fan of luxurious fragrances, this product will quickly become your new favorite. It boasts an incredible scent that perfectly mimics Baccarat Rouge 540 — a fragrance renowned for its sophisticated and captivating aroma. What sets this body wash apart is not just its stunning scent but also its longevity. The fragrance lingers beautifully throughout the day, ensuring you stay enveloped in that luxurious aroma long after your shower." — Ralph D. Thompson II
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13-04-2025
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46 Hard-Working Products That Work Well And Have Before-And-After Pictures To Prove It
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · Each of these industrious products comes with a resume in the form of super convincing review photos. 1. A pack of Hero Cosmetics pimple patches that protect blemishes and can suck out all the gross gunk in your face overnight. Pimples suddenly don't feel like a big deal. Over 100,000 people gave these patches a 5-star review, so they must be doing something right! Just apply these to pimples after washing your face and let them go to work. Promising review:"I have been using Mighty Patches for about four or five months now. Mighty Patch is a TOTAL GAME CHANGER; you put it on your blemish, usually at night after your beauty routine, and you wake to find that nasty pimple has almost completely been absorbed into the patch. Won't lie; my pimples sometimes require another patch. But on day one of use, you'll notice the patch taking away the nasty. At this point, your blemish may be at the last stage of healing, and the Mighty Patch sucked out all of the festering inducing mess, or like myself, I put on another patch the next night and again, more gunk taken out, and more healing has happened. Either way, regardless, this, to me, ALWAYS WORKS. Thanks to Mighty Patch, my skin has changed. It's healed, and there are no acne "tattoos" on my face from my popping and the scarring. This, to me, is a must-have in your beauty bag. It covers the pimple to protect it from outside bacteria and pollution; it absorbs the bacteria and pimple-causing debris from the skin, all while being hardly visible. I'm in love with this product." — Hilary Get 36 patches from Amazon for $10.77. 2. A pack of carborundum sponges — YES, the stuff they make bulletproof vest plates out of — because tough jobs require tough solutions. Just dip one of these in water and start scouring — the nano-particles will get to work scraping off stubborn stains in your kitchen, garage, or outdoors. The high-density sponges are squishy on the inside with an emery layer on the outside. They can be cut into smaller chunks for cleaning nooks and crannies. Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for four years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe i'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." — Hoarder Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses). 3. An Elizavecca collagen coating hair protein treatment that takes your dry, tired hair and turns it into the silky-soft locks you've always wanted. Just apply it to wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, rinse, and wonder why all hair treatments don't work this well. Promising review:"My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel-dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair, which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough looking, but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long, fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." — Ellie Get it from Amazon for $12.50. 4. A pack of SneakErasers for people who love rocking white sneaks but don't love the upkeep. The dual-sided pads have one side that cleans scuffs, dirt stains, and grime and a second side that whitens, restoring sneakers to their "fresh from the store" glory. No need to break down and cry the next time it rains while you're wearing your new shoes! Sneakerasers is a small business that specializes in shoe care products. Check out a TikTok of the SneakErasers in action. Promising review: "I have a couple of pairs of sneakers I stopped wearing because they started looking a bit grungy. Just couldn't justify throwing them away, though, because they were still in great shape and not very old. I came across these sponges and took a chance. They work like a charm. I cleaned two pairs of shoes and could not believe the results! Awesome." — Spencer Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $11.98. 5. E.l.f Lash XTNDR Tubing Mascara, which creates tubing around your lashes to make them appear longer, thicker, and darker. The lightweight "extensions" won't smudge or weigh down your actual lashes and — best of all — they fall right off when you wash your face. No one likes having to scrub their eyes raw trying to get off waterproof makeup. :( Check out a TikTok of the E.l.f. tubing mascara in action. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord loves this mascara and says: "I am not a new human to the tubing mascara game, and in fact readily spent $26 on the famous OG blend from Blinc every time it needed replacing. I didn't even love it for the length half as much as the fact that tubing mascara like this genuinely never smudges, but can I just say — regardless of price, the E.l.f. tubing mascara formula blows all the others I've tried out of the water. It gives me way more length and volume than other brands, slides on so much more easily, stays put ALL day, and never, ever smudges. My favorite part, though, is how gently and easily it comes off with soap and water. In the past, other mascara removals have felt rough on my lashes, but this comes off so fast that I'm like ??? was I even wearing mascara a minute ago?? Anyway, I hesitate even writing this review because I want to gatekeep the hell out of this before it sells out, but the world needed to know. I'm a big fan of the brown shade (which is what I'm wearing above!), but it also comes in black and soft black." Get it from Amazon for $7 (available in three shades). 6. An antibacterial pet toothpaste that freshens breath and removes plaque. I know, I know — brushing your cat or dog's teeth is a drag, but can you imagine not brushing your teeth for a week, let alone for your whole life? Fido is counting on you to keep their chompers shiny. It uses an enzyme system to break down plaque and leave your dog's breath smelling almost tolerable. Promising review:"I write this for Pabu, a shih tzu. The vanilla mint flavor disappeared for a long time and Pabu would refuse all other flavors. This arrived yesterday and he went right for the first link. Happy breath and dental care again. Woo-hoo!" — Mikah Get it from Amazon for $11.52 (available in three flavors). 7. The Pink Stuff, an all-purpose paste that you can use to clean basically any surface — it works on everything from marble and wood to rubber boots and car steering wheels. Wasting time scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see. This rhubarb-scented paste has just enough grit to be tough on stains but gentle on your belongings. Promising review:"Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done, and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We've since cleaned a weird, chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We'll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." — Nancy F. Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 8. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel in case you've always wanted to not only drink the energizing tea, but also wear it. This cult-fave can help quickly minimize eye puffiness and swelling using its combination of caffeine and hyaluronic acid. Finally, your eyes can look and feel as refreshed as you do after a bottle of White Label. Good Molecules is a small business that specializes in affordable skincare products. Promising review:"This stuff is amazing!! I put it on every night and morning. I've been using a little over a month and you can already tell a difference. My dark circles are hereditary, so I truly thought nothing would work. However this stuff IS GREAT!" — Shay M. Get it from Amazon for $5.98. 9. And a Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener to expertly conceal and brighten dark circles under your eyes. The lightweight, color-adapting formula blends so seamlessly under makeup that your old concealer will throw itself out. Bonus: They just released two new shades, so people with darker complexions can finally try it! 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." — Monica T. Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). 10. A shoe stretch spray if you have a pair of gorgeous loafers or boots you love but never of the agonizing pain that comes with it. This spray will gradually stretch them out without staining or fading and is likely more effective than the freezer trick. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Check out her Foot Matters Shoe Stretch spray review for more details! BTW, Foot Matters is a small business that specializes in shoe-stretching products. Promising reviews: "My sandals were awfully tight on the top of my feet. I tried everything before finally finding this spray. Nothing helped; there was no relief. Then I tried this spray, and it moved heaven and earth, and now my sandals are perfect!" — Swissharpist "I injured my foot a few months back, and most of my shoes don't fit. I've tried stretchers, hair dryer, wearing multiple socks — everything. I bought this stuff, and within a half hour, my problems were solved. Try this method first." — Susan Olson Get it from Amazon for $10.99. 11. Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm in Black Honey, the mega popular tinted lip balm that seriously looks good on everyone. It's sold out in the past, so throw this in your cart now before it goes viral again. Amazon I'm a big fan of Black Honey! It goes on soo smooth, even if you have chapped lips. The color gives your lips a deep, "just finished kissing someone" look. BuzzFeed writer Emma Lord also has a lot of good things to say about this lippie: "I was very adamant about not buying this for the longest time because I am stubborn about 'expensive' beauty products, but this is worth every penny and then some. It's so lightweight and layerable, it's foolproof to apply, and I have yet to wear a single outfit it doesn't complement??? Ilove watching it instantly elevate a casual look or add simple elegance to dressy ones. I wear it every day now, and after weeks of use, I've barely made a dent. Also, and maybe this is just me, but I tend to get pigment on my teeth with a lot of lip products, and I've simply never had an issue with this magic stick." Anyway, watch this TikTok of someone using it on their lips AND cheeks. Get it from Amazon for $25 (also available in pink honey). 12. Hope's Perfect Sink solution that cleans and then basically creates a water-repellant force field over your sink to protect it from stains and damage. It works on everything from stainless steel to porcelain (along with cast iron, corian, composite, acrylic, etc.), ensuring that your sink rinses clean and shines like new, no matter how many cups of coffee you pour on it. Sue Storm would approve! BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer loves this stain-removing polish: "I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink, and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sin,k and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here." Promising review:"Holy banana peppers! This stuff ROCKS! I hate cleaning. You clean, stuff looks okay and smells nice for like an hour, and then it's as if you've never cleaned. We have a deep stainless steel sink that I love, except for the cleaning. It never looks clean, so cleaning it isn't exactly rewarding. I mean, I clean it because germs, pandemic, etc, but I don't like anything about it. I saw this on some BuzzFeed "things you should buy on Amazon" and ordered it. And ignored it. Now, as there's a quarantine, even as an essential worker, I really have no excuse to not clean. Sigh. I splooshed some in the sink, like I did with Barkeeper's Friend liquid, and scrubbed away as usual. However, when I went to rinse, it was all sparkly and shiny and the water beaded up! I seriously made my husband and daughter come into the kitchen to look at my sparkly sink! This is the cleanest this sink has ever been, and I seriously LOVE this product! Off to order more before you all read my review and discover its true awesomeness. I didn't take any pictures before because why the hell would I do that, but believe me, the difference is amazing!!" — Amazon Customer Get the value size from Amazon for $29.95 or the smaller size for $9.95. 13. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream to pamper your décolletage with some special skincare attention. The glycerin and aloe hydrate while the salicylic acid gently exfoliates, leaving firmer, softer skin. Promising review: "My dry neck and the annoying itchiness I used to experience have completely gone away after using this cream. It's not only soothing, but it also feels like it's really nourishing my skin. The firming benefits are a bonus! I highly recommend this product to anyone dealing with dryness or discomfort in their neck and chest area. It's become a must-have in my skincare routine." — JAcosta Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (also available in a two-pack). 14. Lumify eye drops you may assume have magical properties because reviewers swear this formula reduces redness in just *one* minute — and then goes the extra mile by keeping eyes brighter for an additional eight hours. No one needs to know about your latest all-nighter... See it in action of TikTok. Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief. Promising review:"I'm one to be a really unhappy camper when my eyes are red from allergies, poor sleep, makeup irritation, or crying (I'm a crier). I've used allergy drops for years, but nothing compares to this product. Seriously! My eyes can be really red and tired looking, and after about 60 seconds and one drop, my eyes are TOTALLY clear. It looks almost like a photo editor to brighten/whiten eyes. I've ordered two more bottles to keep in my purse and office. LOVE LOVE LOVE." — hollybd Get it from Amazon for $11.33. 15. A lil' bottle of touch-up paint to help restore old cabinets and furniture to their former glory by covering up chips, scratches, and scuffs. The matte paint is odorless and as easy to apply as nail polish. Promising review:"Rather than ditching furniture into a landfill, which is bad for the environment and one's pocketbook, this product allows you to give new life to existing furniture. Between the Soto touchup and new handles, my entertainment center looks like less than $35. If you can use liquid paper, you can use this. I just ordered another bottle for porcelain. This is a fantastic product. You will love it!" — LexiNYC Get it from Amazon for $18.95 (available in 15 colors). 16. Two pairs of baby feet masks for getting the peeling snake feet of your dreams. JK! After the peeling stops, you get nice, soft tootsies. Just pop on the booties for an hour, wash your feet, and marvel as your feet start shedding layers of dead skin. Promising review:"My feet have never felt softer! I do recommend wearing socks often. Otherwise, your couch and blankets will be covered in sloughed-off skin! No pain or discomfort. I love it!" — Nicole C Get two pairs from Amazon for $9.95 (available in four fragrances). 17. A sheepskin rug brush to fluff up and revive matted fur and fur-like materials. Whether you're working with shearling, shag rugs, macrame fringe, or well-loved stuffed animals, the wire slicker brush can help remove tangles and add volume. Promising review:"Where have these been all my life? We purchased a couple of beautiful charcoal-gray (dyed) sheepskin rugs for both sides of our bed. It used to feel really nice to get out of bed and set your feet on them. But after many years and a couple of dogs, my reaction to putting my feet down is, 'Ew. What the heck did I just step on?' Because of the dye, we can't just wash them or get them too wet. And I'm kind of lazy and forgetful. (Meaning, I've been thinking of taking them to a dry cleaner for years — but how much will that cost?) After our puppy had an accident (the worst kind of accident) on one, I knew I had to do something. These rugs weren't cheap, so tossing them wasn't an option. I cleaned up the 'accident' as best I could, but that left the spot feeling kind of dry and crunchy. So, after reading and googling, I decided to try one of these wire wool brushes. HALLELUJAH! It took some muscle to thoroughly brush each rug, but wow, not only did it re-fluff and revive the wool, but it also pulled up a lot of loose dirt and anything that was stuck to the fibers. I really wish I had gotten this brush sooner!" — Renee Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 18. A bottle of Bio-Clean, a hard water stain remover that obviously works, because it looks like they haven't considered their marketing or packaging since the '80s; the results do all the talking! Made with biodegradable ingredients, this solution cuts through stains, rust, and weird spots caused by mineral build-up. Picture this: opaque shower doors, soap-scummy bathtubs, stained tiles, and cloudy-looking pool floors, all suddenly glistening and shining like new. Reviewers say you still need to scrub, so arm yourself with a rigid sponge or a drill brush. Promising reviews: "LOVE THIS! I hate cleaning my bathroom and using so many chemicals that never seem to work. I saw this product and decided to try it, and WOW it was so easy to use and worked like magic on my glass shower, shower tiles and sink/faucet. Picture 1: Before cleaning Picture 2: After cleaning glass before cleaning tile floor Picture 3: After Cleaning glass and tile floor. This is definitely a must-buy product!!!!" — Laura "Wow. Don't waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I've literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought 'hard water cleaners.' I've scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It's kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I'm in shock, lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer; I'm mad I'm just now finding this stuff." — _kayla_carter Get it from Amazon for $17.99. 19. A wildly popular hair serum packed with vitamin E, aloe vera, and argan oil to ensure your mane stays silky soft and frizz-free, no matter how humid it gets (Florida bbs, this one is for you). According to reviewers, this works for all hair types! Promising reviews: "I found this product through a BuzzFeed article for those with frizzy hair, and THIS PRODUCT DID NOT DISAPPOINT, PEOPLE! I put this serum through the ringer; I got this to stand up to Bay Area fog AND the nasty, humid heat wave we got a couple of weeks ago. No frizz, no extra curls. Nothing! On top of that, it made my hair super glossy. I'm very impressed. Heads-up, though, a little goes a long way. One pump is enough to cover my hair and I have medium-length hair. Also, it can make your hair look oily if you use too much. I do have oily hair, so working on my ends first, then working to my roots works for me." — Amazon Customer "I have curly hair and during the summer, it gets very frizzy. This product helps control my frizz and makes my curls look beautiful. I have recommended this to my friends." — madeline Get it from Amazon for $9.99. To learn more, check out the write-up about this argan oil serum. 20. An Erase-A-Hole putty to fill in pesky cracks in drywall, plaster, and wood so you can actually get that security deposit back, no matter how many holes you put into the wall. Promising review:"I love this stuff! It's super easy to use and it flawlessly anything from nail holes to larger drywall anchor holes. Bonus that my walls are white and I can even get away with not repainting if I do a clean job! I hope they never stop making this stuff." — bookworm Get it from Amazon for $14.97. 21. A Shark Tank -approved tattoo aftercare salve you should really consider if you want to protect your new investment. It's designed with just seven vegan ingredients (like beeswax and shea butter) to soothe, protect, and enhance your ink, no matter how long you've been working on completing that sleeve. Mad Rabbit is a small business founded by college friends Oliver Zak and Selom Agbitor after seeing a gap in the market for all-natural products to heal, protect, and enhance tattoos. The formula has antioxidant-rich butters and lightweight oils to support the skin's natural barrier and protect it from environmental stressors. Promising review:"Product was awesome. It rejuvenated a 5-year-old tattoo and made it look like new again. Mad Rabbit absorbed into the skin very easily without being greasy." — Janson Ward Get it from Amazon for $13.04+ (available in two scents). 22. Mielle's Rosemary Mint strengthening oil, a TikTok-hall-of-famer that almost 80,000 5-star reviews confirm is worth the hype. The biotin-infused serum can help strengthen hair and encourage new growth, leaving hair feeling healthier and fuller. Reviewers say it's helped with everything from receding hairlines to sparse eyebrows. You can read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic — plus, according to the Cleveland Clinic, some researchers have found rosemary oil comparable to Rogaine in helping with hair growth. Promising reviews: "I hardly write reviews, but this one deserves to be written about!! My hair was falling out a LOT, and somehow, just with the FIRST application onwards, I started seeing less fall. And now, after four months, I can see hair growth as well, and my hair is already looking thicker!! And I've been using it only once a week, just a few drops and massaging in. Omg, how can anything be so simple and yet so effective!!! Amazing! Amazing!!! Whoever invented this, hats off!!" — Dee Get it from Amazon for $9.33. 23. A powerful callus remover in case your heels are looking a little too much like a desert. Just marinate your feet in the gel for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot rasp. The smooth result will make even babies jealous. Promising reviews:"I don't remember the last time I wrote a positive review on a product! This gel was amazing. My feet are baby smooth, and I'm very satisfied with this product; I would recommend this to anybody! True results with just ONE application. Buy it, seriously you will not regret it." – april "I cannot believe how well this product works. My husband has, by far, the worst calluses I've ever seen. After some persuading, he le me give him a pedicure using this product. The results are unreal. I would give this product 10 stars if I could." — Amanda Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three scents; also available as a two-pack or with a file). 24. A dog paw-cleaning device to keep Spot's feet squeaky clean because you can't exactly put hand sanitizer on a dog. (Seriously, do not do that.) Fill the tube up with soapy water and let the soft bristles scrub away the day's walk. Promising review:"Best. Thing. Ever. This product works like a charm. It gets the sand from between their pads and is gentle enough that even my most stubborn pup tolerates it! I have a terrier/schnauzer who likes to dig, a mini golden doodle who is prissy about her paws, and a standard Labradoodle puppy who is still very fuzzy. We have a farm where it is extremely sandy and we stay in a travel trailer. The amount of sand they were tracking into the camper was ridiculous. It takes me three minutes to clean and dry off all of their paws. Seriously, the best purchase I have made!" — Rachel Get it from Amazon for $18.60+ (available in three sizes and eight colors). 25. A scratch-removing kit that can help you cover up unsightly car damage without even having to take a trip to the body shop. Your dad will never know you took the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California for a spin. Amazon, Just apply the formula to the included pad and get to work! Promising review:"I had a few noticeable fine scratches on the hood of my truck that I tried this Trinova Scratch and Swirl Remover on, and it worked. I no longer have to be annoyed every time I approach my vehicle from the front! It didn't take a lot of effort to get it back to looking like new again. I will use it again in the future if necessary. I'm glad that I didn't pay someone at the body shop to try to buff the scratches out, I saved a bunch of money with this!" — Bonnie Walton Get it from Amazon for $18.46. 26. A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner to give your furniture an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen in your home. The carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes. Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finish to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off! Promising review:"I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that was scarred and needed sanding. It looked a lot better afterward." — KindleCustomer2 Get it from Amazon for $11.45. 27. Liquid plant food that's pretty much a multivitamin for your houseplant. If your green little buddy isn't growing as much as you'd like, consider a couple drops of this elixir! This works for all indoor and outdoor plants to encourage new growth. Just add seven drops to your watering can before watering. Promising review:"I bought this for a money tree plant that my cat ate all the leaves and completely destroyed. The first pic was a week or so after using the fertilizer as recommended, on April 7, and the second is on May 4. Of course, I keep away from my cat at this point. Highly recommended fertilizer!" — Beth Get it from Amazon for $9.19. 28. A leather cleaner to bring your furniture, car seats, bags, shoes, and more back to usable condition. The solution conditions, cleans, and restores — so maybe you don't need to buy a new couch after all. Promising review:"I've used this on all of my favorite shoes and boots. Then I used it on my purse. It's enjoyable seeing how much improvement you can see on beat-up leather. The scent is what sold me on this product. I loved that it was an almond scent. But the results are so much better. It took about two minutes to clean them up. Highly recommended. Also, their customer service is top-notch." — RileyD Get it from Amazon for $34.13. 29. A Pikk-it tool offering a quick solution to one of life's little miseries: wondering why your vacuum isn't sucking (in a good way) and discovering that the brush is completely cocooned in loose hair. This handy tool will free your roller from its hairy prison so it can proceed up more hair. Bonus: You can also use this tool to pick strands out of your hair brush! Amazon, Promising review: "You need this. This is a lifesaver. The amount of time I used to spend cutting out hair from my vacuum brush/roller has been cut by a fraction with this little tool. Wow!" — Holly "Between myself (medium long hair) and my overly fluffy cat, a lot of hair and fluff was continually getting caught up on the roller brush of my vacuum. I dreaded vacuuming because it took so long to pull and snip the hairs wrapped up on the roller brush out with scissors. Not anymore! This silly, little, inexpensive thing works great! Super quick to remove all the hair/fur — in virtually a minute, then back to vacuuming with my lovely Miele vacuum." — MKS Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 31. Silver-cleaning wipes because the last thing you need is a set of dirty silverware ~tarnishing~ your reputation. These ammonia-free wipes offer long-lasting shine, protect items from scratching, and don't leave behind a gross residue like some polishing pastes. Promising review:"It is very uncommon for me to write a review, but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything befor,e it was messy and smelly and took forever. Therefor,e I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this product!" — Kehrli Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $9.48. 32. Dawn Powerwash, an impressive spray-on dish soap capable of giving you those clean swipes through nightmarish messes previously only seen in commercials. Spray this on dishes, but you can also use it to tackle dirty range hoods, backsplashes, bathtubs, grills, or anywhere else with caked-on food or dirt. Just spray on (don't add water until you rinse!) and wipe. Promising reviews: "What doesn't it do? I absolutely love this product. It works great on dishes and pretty much anything you want to clean! Soap scum; gone! Laundry stains; bye! Baseboards/woodwork sparkle! Sneakers, yup! I hate cleaning, so anything that makes it easier ❤️." — Kimba " The only dish soap allowed in my household. 😅 JK, I have used other different types, and this is the only one that has worked amazingly in all my cleaning. Not only do I use it on my dishes but to clean my bathroom, husband's grill, and everything else that needs a good cleaning." — Lizbeth LF Get the starter kit (with one reusable spray bottle and one refill) from Amazon for $8.44 (also available in other pack styles and two other scents). 33. A fabric defuzzer capable of refreshing furniture and clothing that've been looking a Your cat-scratched ottoman and pilled-up sweatshirts don't need to be replaced — they just need a little TLC. Check out our write-up on this magical fabric defuzzer! The battery-operated model requires two AA batteries, not included. Promising review:"Okay, I don't normally rave about things like this. I bought this on a whim in a last attempt to save my favorite duvet cover. The pills had gotten to the point where it was seriously uncomfortable to sleep, with them getting all up in my leg space. I thought I was going to have to get a new duvet cover entirely. Along came this lil' baby. Not only is my duvet cover basically brand new, but I have found a new hobby. I'm de-pilling everything. Sweatshirts, leggings, blankets, socks, anything that looks like it needs some love. It does the job quickly and leaves everything looking fresh. Hi, I'm obsessed. I can't stop. I should send this back. I've started asking if my neighbors need anything de-pilled. I'm going to buy one of these for everyone in my life. Everyone needs to own this. Take it away from me." — Sydney Jensen Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five colors, battery-operated or rechargeable). 34. A jar of O'Keeffe's Working Hands cream with beeswax and glycerin to give you the baby soft hands you haven't seen since you were, well, a baby. Promising review:"Loved how it healed my dry and cracked fingers. Works quickly! This cream is wonderful — my fingers would not heal without it. Found it years ago and continue to use it when needed. I also bought the body cream which I like very much. Works great on dry skin!! Highly recommend both!" — Happy at 77 Get it from Amazon for $9.18. 35. A box of Color Catcher sheets to prevent the dreaded "all my clothes are now pink from this one stray red sock" debacle. These handy sheets are designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds so you can keep enjoying your white tees. Promising review:"These Color Catcher sheets really protect colors from bleeding. It makes all clothes/laundry brighter and looking like new — not that old washed color after just one wash without these sheets. I give this product 5+ stars. Highly recommend. A few pennies spent additionally on your laundry makes one look like wearing new clothes all the time." — Nikita Get 72 sheets from Amazon for $10.53 (also available in larger packs). 36. A TikTok-loved lip plumper set with day and night serums that work together to give your pout a boost. Use the minty one at night to hydrate and smooth and then the tingly ginger one to give your lips a little more volume. Promising review: "I discovered this product from TikTok, and I had to give it a try. I tried the day lip plumper, and within a few seconds, there was a subtle tingling/burning that lasted for a few minutes, but as it occurred, the plumping started to happen! It made a noticeable difference and made my lips look like I had filler! I'm obsessed!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.98. 37. A nail and cuticle oil to bring life back to your damaged nails, even if you did something really bad like — gasp! — peel off a gel manicure. Bonus: Reviewers say the oil smells amazing, so be prepared for people to compliment your "perfume." This oil has jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and vitamin E to help promote strong nails and soften cuticles. Promising review:"I had peeling, weak nails for years. Tried everything. I bought this in February. This size bottle lasted a bit more than a month, religiously applying it two to three times a day. I was really seeing great improvement so I bought another bottle in late March. By May, all the peeling had grown out, and my nails were getting stronger every day. I then bought the big four-ounce refill bottle because I never want to run out of it again! Cannot recommend this stuff enough!" — Diana Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in three sizes). 38. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm made with a blend of pearl barley and vitamin E to completely obliterate every speck of makeup on your face. Seriously, you'll feel so fresh and baby-faced, you'll wonder if that eyeliner was really as smudge-proof as you previously thought. Amazon, Juno & Co. is a small business specializing in personal care and skincare products. Promising review:"I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!! I found it on TikTok, and OMG!! It works so well. I don't have to sit there and rub the crap out of my eyelashes to get the waterproof mascara off. I will admit it doesn't take 100% of the makeup off, but about 95% of my makeup comes off. It is not water-resistant, as emulsifying it with water helps take the makeup off. I have not found a better makeup remover, and yes, that includes Micellar Water (which also works well but leaves my skin feeling oily). With this cleansing balm, my face feels hydrated and smooth. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!!! 1000/10 would recommend!!!" — Deetje Frederick Get it from Amazon for $14.99. 39. A jewelry cleaning pen you can count on to add new shine to your gems, no costly trip to the jeweler required. As someone who refuses to take off rings before washing dishes, showering, etc., I need this! The pen is filled with a jewelry-cleaning formula that removes dirt and oil and reduces the appearance of scratches, allowing your gems to really shine. Just remove the cap, brush the solution on your jewelry, and wait for it to dry. Promising review:"I have a 2.5-carat wedding ring and have a hard time really finding anything that gets that 'first day' sparkle back. With the Dazzle Stick, it shines again. Thank you so much!" — Get it from Amazon for $9.48. 40. A pack of medicated, waterproof Compound W bandages that will make your wart erupt from the depths of your skin like a gross butterfly. Learn more about how salicylic acid works on warts from the Mayo Clinic. Promising review:"These things are awesome! Turns the wart and skin into a gooey mess that easily scrapes off. I used them on a wart I had on my finger for eight years and tried lots of other things over the years to remove it. It's gone now! These things are just amazing. WOW!" — Lisa Lamascus Get a pack of 14 from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in two styles). 41. A rust-removing gel spray – you may be tempted to say "abracadabra" as you use it. It's that magical! The powerful gel clings to rust on contact, so you can watch stains start melting off your tiles immediately; no scrubbing needed. Use this for cleaning bathtubs, showers, toilets, colorfast fabrics, vertical surfaces, and hard-to-reach spots. It's nonabrasive and made with a nonhydrofluoric acid-based formula. Promising review:"Holy wizardry! Seriously, it was more work to clean the mirror over the vanity than to use this product. With almost no effort, this made my dark orange, iron-water shower stall white again. I definitely suggest wearing a mask or bandana and running the ventilation fan if spraying in an enclosed area. Great product!" — Jessica B Get it from Amazon for $11.42. 42. A blessedly effective, pet-safe carpet cleaner capable of turning your brown carpet into whatever color it was when you bought it without having to invest several hours into a scrub session. Promising review:"This is a wonderful product. I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work, so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber, and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while. I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors, once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderfully clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh." — Vicky Faurot Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents). 43. Cosrx's snail mucin repairing essence that harnesses the power of snail slime (it's formulated with 96.3% snail secretion filtrate — yum!) to deliver lightweight hydration for all skin types. Over 55,000 5-star reviewers love the glow they get from this. This highly concentrated formula contains 96.3% snail secretion filtrate, which helps repair damage while moisturizing your skin. Promising reviews: "Seen all the great reviews on this product. It's been all over TikTok and I had to get it before it's nowhere to be found lol! I've been using this along with their moisturizer, and OMG, holy glass skin!!!! This product is AMAZING and leaves my skin so soft and glowy!! It's a MUST-HAVE in your skincare regimen!!" — Elisa Get it from Amazon for $11.99. 44. A dishwasher cleaner and disinfectant to help make the thing that cleans your clean. Its citrusy formula helps remove limescale, rust, grease, and other nasty buildup so your machine can run more efficiently, and you don't have to pick up the slack. Read our review of Affresh cleaning tablets! Promising reviews:"The BEST product!!!! I have been using this product for years. Years ago, I had a repair man come out for my 2-year-old dishwasher. He had to replace a part and told me about this product. He says the dishwasher will last you 20 years, but it needs to be clean because of the hard water and the food particles. I have used this product for years and have never had a problem with my dishwasher again. My washer machine is 10 years old and still doing a great job. Before, I seriously had to buy a new washing machine every 3–4 years. I just kept thinking they just don't make appliances like they do. I believe it's because of this product. I highly recommend it!" — Lucy Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.98. 45. An easy-to-apply, one-hour self-tanner that's cheaper yet more effective than most competitors. The vegan formula is easy to blend without streaks or uneven patches, which makes it a hit with beginners. While the tan may be instant, the fade is nice and gradual. Promising reviews: 'If you use St. Tropez tan products or any fake tanner, do yourself a favor and try this. This stuff is AWESOME. Dries quickly, lasts longer, does NOT make your skin stinky, applies evenly, and you get a fair amount of product!! Other tanners I've used become VERY noticeable when they start fading. Gross hand lines, patchy white spots, etc., but not this stuff. The best one-hour tan I have ever used!' — Amazon Customer "I wish I had taken a photo of my results, but I was so excited that I forgot. Anyone who says it doesn't work just isn't doing it right. Super even color. Not orange. I LOVE IT. 10/5 stars!" — Meg Get it from Amazon for $6.74+ (available in 10 styles). 46. A suction tool to help relieve the itchy agony of bug bites by sucking out insect venom, saliva, and other irritants under your skin. Finally, you can go outside after dark again! Rebecca O'Connell / BuzzFeed Make sure you read all the directions before using so you don't accidentally give yourself a hickey. I've used this and it really works! Promising review: "I am a magnet for bites of all kinds and carry topical and medicines with me at all times — so I figured this would be a good product to see if it really works. I woke up with a bug bite on my arm so I used this little tool (three times per the instructions) — immediately after using, it stopped itching! And less than 24 hours later the bump/bite gone! There is a very faint red mark from using the thing, but a small price to pay IMO. Bottom line: it's awesome. I'm carrying it with me everywhere!" — Rebecca Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in four colors and also multipacks). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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24-02-2025
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When It Comes To Getting Bang For Your Buck, You Can't Go Wrong With These 34 Thrifty Finds
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · If you're looking for name brand alternatives or just some affordable products, you have come to the right place my friend. 1. LivaClean Superstar pimple patches that are so cute, you might not even be that mad at the next pimple you get since you'll have an excuse to put one of these bad boys on. They look just like Starface patches but for a fraction of the price — and reviewers say these work way better for shrinking blemishes and helping them heal! Promising review: "I LOVE the look of pimple patches on myself (as weird as that sounds) and absolutely hate the semi-clear ones, since they just draw my eyes to something that's SUPPOSED to be invisible. So I easily fell in love with the Starface pimple patches — but the issue with those is they're SO expensive and don't work at all. THESE, however, have immediately sucked everything out of my face. I love them and literally wear them all the time. So many people have complimented me, saying, 'Oh my gosh, I love how you just wear stickers on your face; it's adorable.' 10/10 from me :)" — evalyn evoke "Works great, just like the other top brands. For a fraction of the price!!" — Madia Get a pack of 240 patches from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four designs/shapes as well as a six-pack). 2. Or a pack of 40 acne patches (an affordable alternative to Mighty Patch) so you can tackle that pesky pimple head on. These discreet patches help conceal pimples and prevent you from picking at them while the hydrocolloid absorbs the gunk inside — so they can actually heal faster! They're great for daytime or overnight use. BTW, these work *best* on open, draining pustules (rather than blackheads or pimples that haven't come to a head yet). You can read more at Cleveland Clinic! Promising review:"Works just like Mighty Patch! I have always only purchased Mighty Patch pimple patches but the amount I get for the price I pay was not ideal. I was hesitant to switch but decided to give this brand a try. I'm an official returning customer now. These work exactly as the brand I've been so loyal to and the amount you get for the price you pay is unbeatable! I have no complaints about these patches! They work wonders! Buy it now!" — Jazzy Gaehring Get a 40-pack from Amazon for $6.76 and an eight-pack of the large patches for $8.50. 3. A scoop neck top reviewers love because it has the same buttery feel and fit as a popular Skims top. The only huge difference is the number of colors that this one comes in! Promising reviews: "At first, I was a little skeptical — I have been wanting to find a Skims-like material shirt for a while but didn't want to pay the price of one lol, and this shirt feels amazing. I will be getting one in every color now." — Julianne "This is just like the name brand Skims but at a fraction of the price! Love the fit!" — Momof3 Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 33 colors and women's sizes XXS–3XL). 4. The Pink Stuff, aka the Swiss Army knife of cleaning products because it can do it all. You can literally scrub your house from top to bottom with this jar of miracle paste and make everything ✨ sparkle ✨ once again. You got dirty grout? Gone. Grease? Good riddance. The caked-on gunk at the bottom of your cast-iron pan that seems impossible to get rid of? Buh-bye!!! Promising reviews:"I always see people using this on TikTok, but the videos don't even do it justice. The Pink Stuff made everything spotless. Counters, stoves, sinks, literally everything. Best cleaning product in the world and I will literally never use any other brand again." — Hailey Peters " This stuff is some magic sorcery. I'm not usually a fan of traditional cleaning products and tend to opt for natural based cleaners. However, I had some soot over the fire place nothing would take off. Not only did it do a pretty dang good job on that… everything I've tried it on has gotten that item super clean with minimal scrubbing effort. Will always have on hand now. Got hard water stains off when CLR wouldn't even get it clean and made the faucet look brand new" — Kim Montero Get it from Amazon for $5.29. 5. An 18-piece makeup brush set so you can finally replace your mismatched set of raggedy brushes for less than a dollar a piece! The bristles will feel soft as heck on your face, and reviewers rave about loving these just as much as Morphe brushes! This 18-piece set comes with brushes for eye shadow, crease shadow, concealer, blush, foundation, pressed or loose powders, highlighter, and eyebrows, PLUS a travel case. FYI: Reviewers did note a plastic smell but also stated it should go away after a good wash. Promising reviews:"These brushes are high quality for the price you're paying. I definitely recommend giving them a try! I've had expensive brushes and these are still my fave. Very soft and dense. This came with everything I need and the little case is nice to keep everything together. Only downside is there were a few little brush hairs that's were out of place, but I just trimmed them off. They really are the best brushes." — Savannah Fitzpatrick "Love this set!!! It compares to the Morphe set I just bought for a fraction of the cost. 10/10." — Margarita Ibarra Get a from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven colors). 6. A matcha latte mix that tastes exactly like one you would get from a café. The mix is literally just organic Japanese matcha and organic cane sugar — that's it. All you have to do is pour a few teaspoons into your preferred milk, and you'll have the yummiest matcha latte there ever was. You can make hot or iced matcha lattes with this, plus fun variations like a matcha frappe! Promising review: "I'm a tea, coffee, and boba lover, and I'm used to visiting all sorts of lovely local cafés for drinks typically priced at $5–$ stuff costs me 75 cents to make, and it was absolutely amazing. I was like, NAH. NO WAY IT WAS THAT EASY. Oh man I'm so happy right now. I'm really picky with the flavor too — I was expecting it to be gritty, or not that tasty, bitter, or just off, BUT NO OMG it's actually so good. Highly recommend, it was so easy — I did it in five minutes on my first try this morning." — Yeonah Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in six flavors and six sizes). 7. A versatile satin scarf — the perfect touch to any outfit if you want that quiet luxury look meshed with a hint of elegance. You can wear it *so* many different ways: around your neck, as a headband, or even tied to your handbag! Promising reviews:"The scarf feels and looks expensive. It came with a guide on different ways to tie/wear it. I'll definitely be ordering it in several more styles!" — Amanda D. "These beautiful scarves are lovely, soft and very lightweight. They are great for spicing up my travel wardrobe and perfect to take with me on my cruise to Italy! They arrived packed with care and a gracious note from the owners of the company. I will definitely buy from them again!" — Marilyn B Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in various designs). 8. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel if your eyes feel like they're sewn shut because of how puffy and swollen they get. This tube is packed with caffeine and hyaluronic acid to wake up your peepers and minimize all that swelling! Promising review:"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, I love all the Good Molecules products." — Hayden Smith Get it form Amazon for $5.98. 9. L'Oreal's Lumi Glotion — this illuminating moisturizer enhances your skin's natural glow with its shimmering color tint so you can achieve that ~sun-kissed~ look without having to roast in the heat for hours. Reviewers say it's just like the Drunk Elephant bronzing drops — and maybe even better! Check out a TikTok of it in action! Promising review:"This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I apply after moisturizer and makeup, highlighting under my eyes and brow bones. Not too sparkly, just makes me look like I've had enough coffee. Seems to last through hot and sweaty Florida days, so that's a plus. I've tried other luminizers, and for me they are usually too sparkly or weirdly colored. I tried an $$ Glossier one that remained strangely sticky the whole time it was on my skin. I will purchase again!" — DLW Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in five shades). 10. Hard As Hoof nail-strengthening cream that can help renew your fingernails after years of nail biting or peeling off acrylics. If your nails are prone to cracking or peeling, this calcium, vitamin, and hydrogenated jojoba oil formula will help keep them hydrated and strong. Promising reviews:"This is amazing! I started with super brittle nails that I could never grow out. I had acrylic nails for two years and I wanted a break; they were so thin and damaged from the acrylics. Now only after a few weeks, my nails are completely healed and grown and will not break! I wish I found this sooner, I wouldn't have wasted my time and money on nail maintenance! Try it!" — Chelsea Lauren Hill "I used it once a day and experienced visible results within the first week of using it. Three weeks later my nails are growing out past the cuticle and look so much better." — Lauri Bland Get it from Amazon for $8.88. 11. A cherry bag charm — IMHO, loving anything cherry-related is a character trait and you should be proud of it. This adorable little charm is very similar to the $95 Coach one and, according to reviewers, feels good quality with a nice weight to it — just at a much more affordable price. You can clip it to your handbag or keys and make life a little more ~cheery~. You can see a similar one in this TikTok! Promising review: "I was really debating buying the $95 one but figured I spent enough on the bag, so I decided to just get a replica for the cherry. I'm so glad I did! It looks almost exactly like it except for the slight change in hardware color. The quality seems great, and it looks sturdy. I love it! It really gives the bag an extra nice touch." — Oriana Pineda Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six colors). 12. A set of kinda genius soda can covers if you're the type of person who simply can't finish a drink (guilty). Instead of dumping a half-filled can of Bubly into the sink, just snap on one of these lids and you'll have a still-carbonated drink left to enjoy later! Promising review: "Very solid product. It does exactly what it claims to do. It snaps on to any can I have easily, then opens and closes shut again for storage in my fridge. As you can see in my pictures, it's leakproof when closed. I think it will be a great addition to my kitchen." — w_starling Get a six-pack from Amazon for $11.55 (also available in a multicolor style and other pack sizes). 13. Oversize square sunglasses that'll have you strutting down the street to "Rich Girl" because that's what you'll look like — but no one will guess that you actually spent under $20 on these Bottega-like sunnies. (They might, however, do a double take and wonder if they know you from a TV show.) The glasses have polarized lenses and UV protection, so your eyes will stay safe from the harsh sun! Promising reviews:"Love these so so much. I wanted the chic Bottega Veneta designer pair, but these look exactly like those for less than $20. Deal of the century. They are comfortable and extremely well made and I seriously can't get over the price. I'm thinking about buying another color because I love them so much." — Kam "I saw these sunglasses on TikTok a couple of months ago and finally ordered them. I'm so glad I did. I LOVE them!! They're such good quality! And I love the way they look on. I'd definitely buy them again!!" — Sammie Batey Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in 14 colors). 14. Glamnetic press-on nails if you love getting a full set, but those numbers have really been adding up (*cries in a $20 tip*). These press-ons look super-duper natural, are extremely durable, and last two weeks! They also come in so many cute designs that, let's be honest, most salons can't even perfect. After using these, reviewers say they'll never go back to the salon again! Each kit comes with 30 size-inclusive nails, nail glue, an alcohol pad, a cuticle pusher, and a nail file! Each design and color have specific nail shapes and lengths! Promising review: "These are the best press-on nails I've ever used. They are thicker than other press-ons and feel exactly like a professional full set. I don't know if the strength difference is in the thickness of their nails or in their glue but I don't feel the need to baby them like I do with other press-ons. Because I'm confident in their strength, I'm able to function with them the same way I would when I'd wear a gel set from the salon. I followed the application directions as well as tips I gathered from others and I've had zero nails pop off on me. I picked my nail sizes out, pushed my cuticles back, swiped each nail with the alcohol wipe, brushed the glue on the nail and on my actual nail (bought their brush-on glue separately), and applied the nails right before going to bed. I also filed the nails down right after application to give myself coffin-shapes as opposed to claw-shapes. Super easy and they look and feel fantastic." — Alisha Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in so many different colors and designs) 15. Mielle's TikTok-famous rosemary mint strengthening oil that gets to the root of the problem (pun intended, sorry). The biotin and moisturizing essential oils can soothe and nourish your dry scalp while also promoting hair growth at the root. According to the Cleveland Clinic, some researchers have found rosemary oil to be as effective at encouraging hair growth as Rogaine! And read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair. Promising reviews: "Legit magic in a bottle. Wish I could order this stuff by the gallon. Took a chance on this because I was desperate, having already spent so much money on luxury and drugstore products with little results. I use this as a pre-treatment on the scalp and ends before I wash hair. Scalp has improved dramatically. I feel like there's not as much breakage/fallout, and my ends are fuller. (This is after like six months, but my scalp was better immediately.)" — Claire Blanchard "I hardly write this one deserves to be written about!! My hair was falling out a LOT, and somehow, just with the FIRST application onwards, I started seeing less fall. And now, after four months, I can see hair growth as well, and my hair is already looking thicker!! And I've been using it only once a a few drops and massaging in. Omg, how can anything be so simple and yet so effective!!! Amazing! Amazing!!! Whoever invented this... hats off!!" — Dee Get it from Amazon for $9.44. 16. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets because even though that savior of a machine cleans your bowls, plates, and silverware, it doesn't clean itself. Just pop in a tablet and run a cycle (with or without dishes) to remove limescale and mineral buildup that's making your machine and dishes smell funky. No need to shell out for a new dishwasher after all! Promising review:"I rarely post reviews, but this stuff has completely changed our lives. Our dishwasher, utensils, plates, and glasses were covered with dry scale and nothing we tried came close to helping. After using the tablets three times our dishwasher looks like new; our glasses are sparkling like fine china and everything else looks fabulous. Highly recommend, worth every penny, best product BY FAR!!! One great advantage is you can use it with your dishes. Some other products are used to clean the dishwasher but not to clean dishes and glasses. Buy this, you will be blown away!!! It is astounding!" — Jenny Get a pack of six tablets from Amazon for $8.99. 17. A pair of stylish teardrop earrings that look almost the same as the Bottega Veneta ones, minus the $$$ — both are even gold-plated. Even though they look quite heavy, reviewers say they're super lightweight and don't affect their sensitive ears! Wear these all day, every day, and know that you look like an absolute ~ICON~. Promising review:"These are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! If I didn't know any better, I would have said these are the Bottega Drop Earrings. I personally love the smaller ones. I have not ordered the larger ones yet. Smaller ones are truthfully the perfect size. We love a good alternative because who has $800+ to spend on the Bottegas." — Brittany Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 11 colors, two-packs, and an extra-large size). 18. Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water, which many reviewers prefer over Bioderma because it costs waaay less but removes makeup just as well. It also helps cleanse your face of dirt and oil without stripping essential oils, leaving your skin hydrated instead of feeling dried out. Check out a TikTok of the micellar water in action! Promising review:"I used to use Bioderma micellar water and it was my favorite. Then I came across this little gem, which works just as great and is a heck of a lot cheaper. This is my favorite makeup remover. It's great for sensitive skin and removes heavy makeup." — Patrick Mahoney Get it from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in four sizes). 19. A pearl sunglasses chain so you can always keep your sunnies or glasses nearby without mussing up your hair. Plus, the pearls? Oooh, talk about elegant! Check out BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer 's (pictured above) full review! Promising review:"Item is exactly as depicted. Arrived quickly. Beadwork is attractive. I purchased this chain for my new expensive sunglasses, as I have a history of losing them and this seemed the perfect way to ensure that I won't lose these!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (available in 13 other styles). 20. A stainless-steel skin spatula that gently scrapes all the gunk from your face. The vibration brings out blackheads, dirt, and oils from your pores, making them easy to remove. For less than $20, think about how much you'll save instead of going for a facial! Promising review:"I have very very deep blackheads to the point where you would think they are tiny freckles. I've tried all cleansers and then went with the blackhead suction tool and nothing helped. I used this thing ONE TIME and I cannot believe the wonders that it has worked. Most of the blackheads were gone after 10 minutes of use. I also have very sensitive skin, but it didn't hurt or damage the skin whatsoever! I watched a YouTube review as I was doing it to make sure I was doing it correctly. Just buy it. I swear on this amazing creation!" — Kassi Miller Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in three colors). 21. A tissue holder because those cardboard boxes are such an eyesore compared to this beautiful, crosshatch cover. Just plop this on top of any box and make crying fancy. Promising review:"This product is exactly what I was hoping for. It's great quality. Looks so chic. Such a nice way to dress up a household necessity. Definitely worth it." — Kaylee Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three sizes and 10 colors). 22. The bestselling, cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara that enhances your beautiful lashes with its cone-shaped fiber brush — with such dramatic (+ clump-free) results, you won't need extensions or falsies ever again. Reviewers swear it delivers the same (if not better) results as name-brand mascaras for less than $5 — the 262,000+ 5-star ratings don't lie! Check out a TikTok of someone applying the mascara! Promising review:" Holy grail mascara! I've used this mascara for about three years now and it still tops any other mascara I've tried. It will transfer if you apply it to your lower lashes, so I use a different mascara for my bottom lashes, which I don't mind at all. I always get asked if I'm wearing falsies! It's a mascara that stays wet longer, so I always apply one coat, let it get tacky, then apply a second coat for best results." — Joseph Gonzalez Get it from Amazon for $4.99. 23. Plus, Essence's Volume Booster Lash Primer to help give your lashes that extra boost without spending big bucks on extensions or falsies. After you apply this, put on your favorite mascara and it'll give you the volume and length you so desire. Just apply it until you see a thin, white layer, then let it sit for 20–30 seconds before putting on mascara. Promising review:"I saw this primer recommended on TikTok, and they were right. Let it dry before mascara application, and it does wonders. Adds volume! Stays all day." — JC Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in a three-pack). 24. A shoulder bag if you love that classic Bottega Veneta look but the prices are yeesh. It's the perfect size to hold all your necessities for running errands or a day out on the town, and it'll look absolutely chic strapped on your shoulder. Promising review:"Love this purse. The design is so cute, I like that you can adjust the size of the strap. It fits a good amount in it, including my Kindle, which I love. Has enough pockets and goes with a lot of outfits." — Katie Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six styles). 25. Gold snail slime eye patches because normal ones are already fancy schmancy, but gold patches? That's a whole new level! They can help reduce puffiness and brighten your under-eyes — and don't worry, no snails were harmed in the making! Promising review:"These things are freaking awesome! I have a terrible time with allergies which causes dark under-eye rings and puffy skin. Used these little slimy patches under my eyes and was amazed at the result! Not only did they feel cool and soothing while on, but I noticed a definite improvement right away. The puffiness was significantly reduced as well as a definite reduction in the dark coloration. The results were even evident the next day — and noticed by my husband who NEVER notices things like that. I plan on using them a couple of times a week during peak allergies and then once a week after that. Very satisfied." — Alicia Melvin Get 60 patches from Amazon for $11.48. 26. A pair of oh-so-sleek wireless over-the-ear headphones that look eerily similar to the AirPods Max without that incredibly expensive price tag. These have ultra cushy padding, a built-in mic for taking calls, 10 hours of playtime, and a pretty darn good noise canceling feature considering the price! iJoy is a small business that specializes in headphones and tech accessories. Promising review: "They're comfortable, hold a charge really well, and actually work really well in terms of noise cancellation. My daughter can be sitting next to me talking and I can barely even hear her. I almost prefer these in terms of sound quality to my Gen 1 AirPods as well. Easy to charge, easy to pair, very lightweight, and fit is adjustable. I'm very impressed with these headphones!" — Samantha H. Get it from Amazon fo r $19.99+ (available in five colors). 27. An expensive-looking faux-leather belt to tie your entire outfit together. The golden accent will turn your 'fit into a ~masterpiece~. Is it Gucci? No. Is it an affordable lookalike that does the same thing? Absolutely. Promising reviews:"This (to me) is catchier than the actual Gucci belt and also a great price. The design is sophisticated; the leather strap and clasp do not feel cheap. The leather strap is rigid, but not too rigid. The clasp has the two loops that clasp into the holes in the leather strap. It holds nicely and is comfortable to wear and put on/take off. I felt that this accessory (when added to any outfit) can make any outfit pop! Definitely a great statement piece to own!" — helzbelz "I love this belt. I got soooo many compliments on it. People go, 'Is that Gucci?' and I'm like lol no, I got it off Amazon haha. It's a fashion staple for sure." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XL and in 10 colors). 28. A set of gold cabinet handles that'll immediately zhuzh up your bathroom or kitchen cabinets and add a more modern vibe to them. Promising review:"These helped elevate the look of the my daughter's dresser without spending a fortune! So easy to install. They are heavy, and feel high quality. I would definitely purchase these again." — jessdacus Get a set of 10 gold handles from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 14 sizes and other multipacks). 29. Extra-soft makeup blending sponges to blend your foundation, concealer, and everything else flawlessly. Reviewers rave about this affordable swap for the popular, brand-name ones — especially because it comes with six for less than $10! Promising reviews: "These are amazing. They look and feel just like the brand Beauty Blender but are so much cheaper!" — Brooke "I had been seeing these all on TikTok so you know if it's on there it's going to be good! I had tried so many different beauty sponges and had not had any luck. But with these ones I fell in love. They are so soft, and they work amazing dry or wet. Super easy to clean. My makeup looks amazing as well. Definitely recommend!!!" — Allison Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.95. 30. A set of two buttery-soft satin pillowcases that'll make your bed look so inviting. Like, don't you just want to lie on this luxurious, silky pillow for hours!? Not only does satin help to reduce frizz and breakage to your hair, but it also helps keep your skin from drying out overnight *and* can help prevent fine lines and wrinkles because there's way less friction. PLUS, reviewers rave about how these keep 'em cool at night! Amazon Promising review: " My husband and I notice the difference in our hair and skin when we sleep on these pillowcases. Instead of 'hanging on' to your hair, the pillowcases let your hair slide. The satiny softness is great for your face as well. I've tried really expensive pillowcases and didn't like them nearly as much as I like these. I bought a second pair." – Brenda A. Rodgers Get a set of two from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four sizes and 35 colors). 31. Slingback heels guaranteed to girl-bossify you. Pair 'em up with a darling brunch dress or some office slacks, and you'll be radiating sophistication. OK, sure, they're not REAL Chanel, but they certainly look quite similar — even reviewers say so! Promising review:"This Chanel [alternative] is very in style right now. I wear them to work a lot with dark denim and a blazer. Or white jeans and a blazer. The heel is not too high, so gives my 5'4' frame a little lift but not too much to get achy feet. I like the sling back because it stays on without blistering or moving around-and adds extra interest other than my solid black or nude pumps I wear to the office every day. I'm a size 6 with a narrow foot and these were true to size. I'm sure I'll get many years out of these shoes. They are a staple for the wardrobe without the hefty Chanel price tag. Love them!" — ND Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in women's sizes 5–12 and in six colors). 32. Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip that delivers up to 12 hours of hydration (it's infused with vegan squalane, raspberry, and cloudberry oils) while giving you a glossy, tinted look — we love a 2-in-1! If you love Dior's or Fenty's Lip Oil or have been wanting to try it, reviewers say this is even better (for your lips AND wallet). Promising review: "This Nyx lip oil is a fantastic find! It's super moisturizing, just like the Fenty lip oil, but at a much more affordable price. The high shine finish is gorgeous and leaves my lips feeling plump and hydrated. The tint adds a nice bit of color, and it's become a staple I always carry in my purse for easy touch-ups throughout the day." — Sarah Gaines Get it from Amazon for $7.68+ (available in 14 shades). 33. A trio of hydrating lip sleeping masks, notably very similar to the Laneige ones (but much more budget-friendly). Each mask nourishes, hydrates, and smooths out your lips overnight, thanks to the berry extract and vitamin C formula — and you get three flavors to try in one set! Your pout will look so supple, it'll leave even Angelina Jolie jealous. For reference, the Laneige lip mask contains 20 grams of product, while each of these measures 5 grams, or 15 grams for the entire set. So even with product sizes taken into account, these are a much better deal! Promising review: "Just like Laneige. I bought this product because I heard that it was an [alternative] for the Laneige lip sleeping mask, and it 100% is!! Basically the same scent and texture, and it moisturizes just as well overnight. I love both products, but will buy this one moving forward because it's so much more affordable!" — ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Get it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in five combos). 34. An ultra-soft faux-fur rug to add a touch of sophistication and coziness to any room. Wouldn't it feel delightful stepping on this comfy, fuzzy rug as you get out of bed in the morning? Amazon Promising review:"My parents went to Europe and sat outside on furs like these, and now they do the same at home. They live in the mountains in Utah. They put these on their metal patio chairs and then cover themselves with a blanket outside in the winter. The faux furs keep your backside insulated, and then, topped with the blanket, they are able to have a cocktail hour(s) on the deck all year long! It's honestly pretty sweet, and the dog gets her own to lie on when she's outside, too." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in six sizes and 11 colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
