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Vogue
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Julianne Moore Premieres ‘Sirens'—and Her Blunt New Bob
Julianne Moore just distilled every major hair trend of summer 2025 into one effortlessly chic haircut. The star debuted her new look at Netflix's global premiere of Sirens in New York City. Enter: The blunt bob. Moore has said goodbye to her signature long lengths to officially join Team Bob like this rest of the world of celebrity. Though Nicole Kidman's Met Gala crop was a fake-out, everyone from Keke Palme to Millie Bobby Brown have chopped their hair. The Sirens star's new look was crafted by Orlando Pita, the hairstylist you'll find getting the likes of Selena Gomez and Anne Hathaway red carpet ready, and coiffing Gigi Hadid's bob for the cover of Vogue. It complemented the elegant styling by Moore's go-to stylist Kate Young, who fitted her in an elegant Bottega Veneta black gown. Sleek, polished, and timeless, Moore's new hairstyle is the ultimate power cut for women over 60—the experts agree. 'The blunt bob is a sharp, straight-across style with no layers—it flatters nearly every face shape,' explains Juandiegoteo, hair designer and Redken ambassador. 'It's especially ideal for fine hair because it creates the illusion of volume. Plus, it's incredibly low-maintenance, air-dries beautifully, and can be tailored in both length and shape to suit your features.' When it comes to color, Javier Mateo, co-founder of THE LAB Beauty Studio, predicts a summer dominated by rich, radiant tones. 'Think copper, amber, and fiery orange—shades that feel bold yet warm, and pair perfectly with sunlit skin,' he shared in a recent trend forecast. Julianne Moore is the summer beauty muse we didn't know we needed.
Buzz Feed
15-05-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
24 Beauty Products Reviewers Say Are Worth The Splurge
A wildly popular Olaplex repairing treatment, aka the OG when it comes to products that help strengthen your locks. It features a highly concentrated formula designed to help rebuild breakage, reduce split ends, and prevent future damage. Plus, reviewers rave about the fast results! A cult-fave Laneige lip mask, which really needs no introduction. With vitamin C, coconut oil, shea butter, and antioxidants, it nourishes and protects your lips while giving them a supple, glossy finish. It's truly a splurge-worthy staple you'll probably love as much as the reviewer who called it "absolute magic." A Supergoop! glow-enhancing SPF 40 sunscreen because it acts as a sunscreen, primer, and BB cream with a light formula that protects you against harmful rays and blue light. Plus, it leaves you looking downright luminous. 😍 Or an SPF 46 EltaMD face sunscreen that's become a *favorite* amongst sensitive and acne-prone skin types. It's formulated with niacinamide to reduce redness and restore suppleness, all while leaving no residue! Redken's All Soft Shampoo with an argan oil-enriched formula that helps soften and moisturize dry, brittle hair. Reviewers say they're obsessed with the results and rave about how many compliments they get on how amazing their hair looks and smells! A compact, lightweight Shark FlexStyle air styling system that many reviewers are ditching their Dyson for (and this one's less than half the price!). It features five attachments that can dry, smooth, curl, *and* volumize your hair at maximum speed. The best part? It's got temp-regulating technology that reduces heat damage to your hair! Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, which has salicylic acid that penetrates your pores to help catch breakouts before they reach the surface. And bonus! Its green tea leaf extract quickly calms redness and soothes skin sensitivity. Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops that will brighten both your skin and your day. It's infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, and moringa oil to help even out your skin tone and give you a dewy finish that's perfect for spring. It also has a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly, making it ideal for all skin types, so you can glow from the inside out. A skin spatula to really and truly give you that feeling of ~clean skin~. This uses high-frequency vibrations to gently remove gunk and impurities from pores — not only will you feel refreshed, but it'll create the perfect canvas for your expensive skincare products to *actually* absorb. A highly concentrated K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Mask if you're trying to restore you're processed hair to its silky glory (we've all been there🥲). This mask is enriched with peptides that work their magic to moisturize and reverse the damage on your locks in just four minutes! Color Wow's Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, which is made with a super lightweight, nongreasy formula that doubles as a heat protectant and basically transforms your hair into silk, all while giving it waterproof powers. Simply apply it to damp hair, comb to distribute, and blow-dry to activate its magic! A popular pack of Skin1004 pore tightening and lifting masks that has surprised reviewers with its immediate results. These fast-acting masks are made with albumin, aloe vera, and centella asiatica extract to hydrate and lift your skin, tighten enlarged pores, clear small breakouts, and give you that "just came fresh from the spa" glow. The Dewy Skin Cream by Tatcha, which is one of those beloved luxury brands that never disappoints! This is enriched with Japanese purple rice (packed with antioxidants!), plumping botanical extracts, *and* a replenishing hyaluronic acid-algae complex. You'll almost be able to hear your skin thanking you. 😍 An anti-frizz curl-defining cream if you want to activate and define your curls to achieve your ~bounciest~ look yet. This reviewer-beloved staple is infused with hydrating argan oil and vegetable protein to coat porous strands and split ends. A Lancôme radiance-boosting face serum, which is commonly referred to as "magic in a bottle" by reviewers. It's enriched with 10% bifidus prebiotic to help support the skin's moisture barrier as well as hyaluronic acid and vitamin Cg to improve firmness and radiance. We love a multi-talented product. 😍 A NanoSteamer 3-in-1 Facial Steamer — it's just the addition you need for your at-home spa day! This helps really and *truly* unclog your pores anddd it doubles as a humidifier and a towel warmer! Amika's talc-free dry shampoo for when you're at the final stretch of your non-hairwashing days and your locks could use some extra oomph. This is enriched with sea buckthorn (which is *packed* with vitamins and antioxidants) and rice starch to help absorb oil and restore some voluminous life to your hair. A color light therapy mask that can adjust your skin's specific needs with the click of a button. Looking for some anti-aging properties? Red light. Trying to clear your breakout? Blue light. Want to balance and even out your skin tone? Green light. Reviewers are raving about how smooth, bright, and bouncy their skin looks! What's even better is that you can just sit back, grab a book or watch some TV, and have some ~me time~. Fenty Beauty's Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, because everything Mother Riri touches is gold. The best part about this? It feels as good as it looks, leaving you with all the explosive shine and *none* of the stickiness. Or a lightweight, moisture-coating Laneige Lip Glowy Balm packed with murumuru (a palm native to the Amazon) and shea butter, making it the perfect daytime partner in crime to the cult-favorite lip sleeping mask. Be careful using this around your besties, because they *will* be asking if they can have some. A reviewer-beloved Soft Pinch Liquid Blush from Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty because although a natural, glowy look is gorgeous year-round, there's something about spring that has me reaching for baby pink. This delivers long-lasting, buildable pigment in your choice of dewy or matte finish and lends you a healthy lil' flush if your skin's been counting down the days until it can see the sun again. Briogeo exfoliating shampoo, aka what all dry scalps need for preventing flakes and buildup! It features a perfect blend of charcoal (to detoxify the scalp) and coconut oil (to moisturize and prevent dryness). Plus! It's got a cooling mixture of tea tree and peppermint oil that not only smells ~delightful~ but also soothes itchiness and helps balance scalp pH. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream has such a delightful scent that it might just make you ditch your perfume altogether. Enriched with caffeine, guarana extract, and coconut oil, this miraculous little jar of cream will help tighten *and* smooth your skin like nobody's business. A luxe Medicube facial device — a high-tech K-beauty tool (which is used by Hailey Bieber!) that'll help you truly elevate your whole skincare game. This helpful little tool stimulates your skin to create electro-passageways so your skincare penetrates more deeply, leaving it plumper and brighter. Now you'll *actually* be able to achieve that "glass skin" look that you were hoping to get from that $50 serum you splurged on. You having a proper self-care day with all your ~luxurious~ beauty products: Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Vogue
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
The 13 Summer Hair Color Trends That Will Flood Your Social Feeds
Summer hair colors can be summed up in one word: fun. From the usual suspects, such as sandy blondes and golden hues, to loud color statements with neon and pastels, there's just something about the warmer months that brings energy to our hair choices. But if bold shades aren't your thing, not to worry. This summer, celebrity colorist and Redken ambassador Laurie Heaps says you'll also want to consider embracing your softer side. 'We're leaning into tones that feel warm, natural, and sun-kissed,' Heaps says. 'Nothing too extreme, just soft [and] believable color that enhances your natural vibe.' When the summer season starts, the world is your metaphorical oyster—at least hair-wise. To help inspire your new look, we asked the pros what colors they expect to see trending (and exactly what to ask for to get the look). Consider this the ultimate hair color guide for when those temps rise. Soft Copper Taylor Hill Copper hair has been having its moment for a while, but this summer, Heaps says it's about to take a more subtle turn. For summer 2025, it's all about soft copper. 'It's less bold than full-on red,' says Heaps. 'This one gives you that sun-warmed glow without being too loud.' Cinnamon Gloss
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Owner thanks team and 'loyal customers' after winning Bolton's Best Salon Award
A salon with luxury treatment has been voted by the public as the best in the borough. Thomas Herbert in Wigan Road, Westhoughton, has won our Bolton's Best Hairdresser 2025 competition. The salon, which has been running for eight years, is Redken exclusive - a high-end hair products company. Owner Gemma Hulton has been a hairdresser for 20 years and opened the salon to showcase her own abilities and vision for innovative hairdressing. She said: "We would like to thank our loyal customers, who went just to take the time to vote for us. "We were surprised how many went out of their way to post their votes. "Lots mentioned how they had submitted their slips, it is really nice, especially as we didn't even ask them to do it. "We have really loyal customers from the eight years we have been here. "We have won an award before when we were in Bolton town centre, but I did not actually know about this one until we were in the final for it. We are made up." Read more: Salon with luxury treatment and products nominated for award Read more: Bolton's top 10 hairstylists go head-to-head to be crowned the borough's best Read more: Where in Bolton and beyond does the best butty? Help us crown sandwich shop winner The salon will be adding the popular Japanese Head Spa treatment to its services this year. Thomas Herbert is currently recruiting as it looks to expand its team. Anyone who is interested can email them at thomasherberthair@ Gemma added: "They are an incredible team, they have been with me over the years. "I have been a hairdresser for 20 years this year, I do teach a bit in London as well. "That is what keeps us going, we put a lot of work into education for the staff. I am proud of them, they are a great team. "We massively appreciate the award and the opportunity." You can keep up to date with Thomas Herbert on Facebook and Instagram.
Buzz Feed
01-03-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
32 Cheap Alternatives To Name-Brand Beauty Products So Good, You'll Want To Gatekeep Them
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. Olaplex, Tatcha, Urban Decay — step aside; reviewers swear these cheaper options provide better results. 1. A L'Oreal Paris rinse-out lamellar water treatment if you want healthier-looking hair in eight seconds flat! Using this magic-in-a-bottle, it'll penetrate your locks to leave silky, smooth, and shiny hair with just one use! Just rinse it out after shampooing your hair, and watch as those frizzy strands get under control — all for less than Redken's lamellar treatment, despite it having the same main ingredient. Promising reviews:"Wow! I have waist-length 3C curly color-treated hair that's usually a nightmare to deal with in the summer and this stuff is a game-changer. My hair is silky, my curls are defined, it dried in like half the usual time…seriously impressed!" — Stavana Jubinsky "I'm a professional hairstylist and Matrix, Redken, and L'Oreal are all owned by L'Oreal, and each line has a lamellar water in it at different prices. I am here to tell you that they are all the exact same ingredients in different bottles. So buy the cheapest and save yourself some cash. Your hair will love you for it. I love this stuff." — anonymous87 Get it from Amazon for $10.97. 2. A Briotech spray incredibly similar to the famous (and more pricey) Tower 28 SOS facial spray, to reduce redness. The main ingredient, hypochlorous acid, triggers an immune response that'll signal your body to repair and heal irritated skin (yeah, just like your white blood cells). BTW, people also love this for helping to heal piercings. Promising reviews: "This is a [swap] for the Tower 28 spray that's 28 bucks for 4 ounces. I use this after cleansing my face before toners or serums. It's healed my acne. Also great for eczema. I have recommended this to so many people. Thanks Briotech for saving me money! Lifelong customer here." — Chey "Just an FYI, this product has the exact same ingredients as the Tower 28 spray! It's been absolutely amazing at reducing acne and texture! It's also so refreshing and gives a lil glow. So in love!" — BK Get an 8-ounce bottle from Amazon for $16.49 (available in four sizes and in packs of two and four). 3. An E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer with tea tree and vitamin E to smooth out the appearance of wrinkles, blur pores, and get that whole IRL filter look. Plus, it hydrates your skin, lasts all day, and is a lot cheaper (yet incredibly similar to) Tatcha's Silk Canvas primer! Time to make this a staple in your makeup routine. Promising review:"Okay so first nothing will make you 'poreless' but this stuff is amazing. Will even out fine lines and help with super porous areas; my T-zone [has really visible] pores and this definitely gave me a boost in confidence. I would highly recommend. Especially to those not to familiar with makeup, this is a game changer. Honestly it works better than my $30 primer from Urban Decay and lasts all day. I am oily so I usually blot some powder on later in the day but if you have dry skin this could be the ultimate game changer!" — Olivia Get it from Amazon for $10. 4. Peach Slices acne spot dots to clean out any pore-clogging gunk that's festering right under the surface of your skin for a great price, especially when compared to other $$$ brands like Mighty Patch. Just pop one of these over a whitehead and let it sit for a few hours to absorb all the goo stuck in your pores. 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! Check out a TikTok of the acne spot dots in action. Promising reviews: " This brand is so affordable and works just the same as the more expensive brands. I go through them so quickly so this is a plus! I'm generally a picker at my zits, but if I can get to one of these dots in time I save my face a lot of irritation and pain." — Savannah Wilson "So I have been usually these for about a year now. I have tried Mighty Patch and a few others, none I feel really worked or worked as well. This product is MY GO-TO and I have turned so many others to it." — Melodie G Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $4.88 (available in a 60 pack). 5. Or LivaClean Superstar pimple patches if you wanna suck out the acne on your face but prefer the look of a cute star sticker on your cheek rather than an obvious pimple patch. Reviewers compare this to the pricier Starface patches — and they swear up and down that these work waaay better. Plus, you're literally paying three cents per patch, a fraction of what other popular brands cost. 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.' These also work as [an alternative to] the TikTok Shop ones that are really popular right now and are cheaper! 10/10 from me :)" — evalyn evoke Get a pack of 240 patches from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five designs/shapes as well as multipacks). 6. A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment for anyone who wants a frizz-free, silky look without paying exorbitant salon prices. Just apply it to wet hair, leave it on for 5 minutes before washing it out, and say goodbye to the damaged look your hair has been sporting after years of abuse at the hands of bleach and flat irons. Reviewers basically swear by this treatment, which many say is even better than Olaplex, for a much lower price! Reviewers with everything from thin, fine hair to 4c curls have reported positive results from this moisturizing formula, which is particularly recommended for folks whose hair is damaged from using hot tools, bleach, and the like. Promising review:"Like many others, I tried this as a replacement for Olaplex. Honestly, Olaplex never had a great effect on my hair and certainly wasn't worth the price. This did an unreal job on my hair!! I was skeptical (tried a little bit first because I was petrified it would burn off my hair and I would end up bald!) but, lo and behold, it was magic! My hair is so strong, silky, and healthy looking after just one use. Plus you can't beat the price! Have already ordered another box. I should also add I have curly/wavy hair that's been colored to a light brown. Buy it!!" — BB Get it from Amazon for $7.58. 7. Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence to help hydrate, rejuvenate, and repair your skin. It doesn't matter what kind of skin you have — dry, oily, or, if you're like me, a lil' bit of both depending on the weather — this potion-in-a-bottle is designed to work for everyone as it helps soothe damaged skin. It works even better than many other name-brand moisturizers; it's gentle, it's effective, and it can make your skin look and feel absolutely radiant. Promising review: "My skin dries out severely during the winter all the time, and I have to constantly use Vaseline to keep it moisturized (normal cream doesn't work on me). Imagine my surprise when my SO tried to put snail goo on me, eww!! I resisted for weeks refusing to use this product as she constantly vouched for its abilities. After a month I finally gave in, and boy it is amazing! My hands feel more moisturized than ever for longer and it doesn't leave a disgusting greasy feel as Vaseline. Take it from a once non-believer, you have to try this. Even if it doesn't work for you, you paid a fraction of what you would've paid for any other name-brand moisturizers." — Kyoko Ozaki Get it from Amazon for $19.98. 8. Maybelline's Cheek Heat gel-cream blush that's about one-third the price of Glossier's Cloud Paint and gives a nice touch of color to your cheeks with only a dot or two. It's super pigmented, buildable, and ridiculously easy to use. Seriously, no one will even be able to tell the difference between this and the more expensive option. Emma Lord / BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says:"I'm a Glossier Cloud Paint stan, so I'll continue to buy it, but I love this affordable alternative, too! It spreads on super easily and can either go on sheer or build for a bolder effect. I got the Rose Flush shade and enjoy it for ~everyday wear~ since it's so easy to squirt a bit on my fingers, swirl it into my cheeks, and be on my merry way. It lasts all day and looks super natural to boot!" Get it from Amazon for $5.98+ (available in six shades). 9. A pack of bamboo oil-blotting sheets to blot out the extra oil pooling on your face and ruining your well-crafted makeup look. You can keep these on hand throughout your day without fearing you'll go through them too quickly — after all, a 100-pack costs less than $10, a fraction of what pricer brands like Tatcha charge. Promising reviews:"These are great for oily skin. I normally can get through half the day before my face looks like a grease pit and that's after applying anti-shine under makeup. These wipes are a miracle. They absorb quickly and I love having them in my purse. I normally use two a day — much better than Tatcha." — Leslie M.I Photographer "These have been a game changer for swamp hag summer. I use these during the day to keep my skin clean and reduce breakouts from sweating out the souls of my enemies." — Kim Possible Get a 100-pack from Amazon for $6.95 (available in three styles and a bundle with a pocket mirror). 10. Skin1004's Zombie Pack that only takes 15 minutes to work! These masks are made from albumin, an egg white extract that can help keep your face looking hydrated, bright, and lifted! Reviewers even compare it to Hanacure, but like, wayyyyyyy cheaper. You get eight packs and a brush with the set! Promising review:"As good as Hanacure, much better price! The Zombie pack face mask is the best! It works just as well as other tightening masks but it's a fraction of the cost. I use these once a week and am extremely satisfied. My skin feels so good after, and my wrinkles are getting less noticeable." — meredith shaputis Get a box of eight masks from Amazon for $18.82. 11. A trio of hydrating lip sleeping masks to give you soft and supple lips for less than half the price of the popular Laneige lip mask. These masks use ingredients like berry extract and vitamin C to target dry and cracked lips while you sleep. There are three different scents, so you can share them with friends — or hoard them all for yourself. 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 in 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). 12. L'Oreal's illuminating Lumi Glotion for those of you who want that perfect "no-makeup" look. You can use this in place of foundation or simply add it to your existing makeup look for a bit of a glow. Plus, it's under $15, so it's the perfect substitute to the $$$ options like Glossier Futuredew and Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi Drops. Promising reviews:"Similar to the Drunk Elephant bronzing drops but half the cost!!! Definitely has more shimmer/glow to it." — Taylor Luckhardt "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." — DLW Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in five shades). 13. A highly pigmented eyeshadow palette that'll make you feel like a professional painter because it comes with 40 matte, shimmer, and metallic shades — literally every color you could possibly need. You won't even be able to tell the difference between this one and the palette by James Charles! Everyone from makeup newbies to professionals rave about this work-of-art palette! 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+ (available in two color combinations). 14. And a tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eye primer to ensure your color stays intact even as you sweat buckets while trekking up that never-ending hike your buddy talked you into joining. Just apply it to your eyelid prior to dabbing on your eye look of the day, and voila! Eyeshadow that won't budge, no matter how much sweat pools across your brow. Mac's Paint Pot has got nothing on this. Promising review:"This eye primer is amazing!!! I have super oily eyelids and was getting to the point that I would rarely bother with eyeshadow because even with expensive primers it would be smudged and creased within an hour. So glad I don't need to shell out for Urban Decay or Mac Paint Pot anymore; they don't hold a candle to this and it's so much cheaper." — Chloe Get it from Amazon for $13.99. 15. Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip because why spend $40+ on that one Dior lip oil, when you can have basically the same thing for $9?! It's hydrating (thank you, vegan squalane), has beautiful sheer colors, and, despite the gloss, is surprisingly not sticky! Literally gorgeous. Promising review: "I have Fenty Cherry Treat, a lip oil from Dior, and several other brands that were $20 or more…and the Nyx Fat Oil is better! Same consistency as the others, but a little more color, which is a good thing. About as long lasting as any other thick lipgloss. It's always awesome to find a less expensive [option] for the high-end products I like." — Jennifer Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in 14 shades). 16. LilyAna Naturals eye cream so you can trick everyone around you into thinking you got the full recommended nine hours of you were actually too busy marathoning the latest season of Love Island. This magical cream brightens and lifts your under-eye area — all for a fraction of the price of other brand-name eye creams. Victory!! Promising review:"Best eye cream I have ever used!!! Better than Benefiance by Shiseido and Clinique or Lancôme, for less than a third of the price with the amount you get. It is rich enough to do the job but not greasy. It doesn't interfere with concealer, yet softens lines. Love it so much!!!!" — Lory Lacy Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in three sizes and a two-pack). 17. A painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen to brighten each and every tooth so that your smile is as ✨shiny✨ as can be. This pen brings instant results without the need to deal with the expensive, traditional strips that may leave your teeth feeling sensitive and your wallet feeling sad (Crest Whitestrips, I'm looking at you). Chip Skylark himself will burst into song at the sight of your smile. 🎶My shiny teeth and me!🎶 The before/after image above shows results after just one use (the pics were taken 30 minutes apart)! Promising review:"Saw this on BuzzFeed — they were right! It's easy to use and actually works. I was so surprised at how well this pen bleached out some coffee stains on my teeth after just one application. I've tried Crest Whitestrips and this is better because you can get in between the teeth." — C. S. Get a pack of two pens from Amazon for $9.95. 18. A Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer that can dry, style, straighten, and add some volume without having to play with about 50 other tools or products. Just step out of the shower, turn this magic wand on, and voila! The perfect look! Spending $500+ on a Dyson Airwrap is not necessary. It has two heat and speed settings and a cool option, and it's designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2b–4c hair mentioned it working for them. Promising reviews:"I've had my eye on a Dyson Airwrap, but given the cost, I figured I'd try this while I save up. This thing is fantastic. I have waist length hair that's naturally straight, but gets frizzy when damp. I've had salon blowouts that have left my hair looking great, but I simply can't manage a round brush without it getting tangled in my hair. This device has been a game changer. It works best if you air dry for a while before you use it, then use it to finish your style. My hair miraculously doesn't get snarled in it, and it leaves my hair looking like I've had it professionally styled. I love it, and I'm no longer interested in blowing $500 on a Dyson. Highly recommend!" — Ilsa Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in two models and nine colors). 19. CeraVe's Retinol Serum to prevent irritation, flakiness, and redness — all while helping reduce the appearance of acne scars and pores. Now you can finally add a retinoid to your routine without having to pay $92 for Murad's retinol serum (big yikes). And remember, like with any retinol, don't start off applying this every day. Start slow and work yourself up if needed, paying attention to your skin. You'll also definitely want to use a sunscreen (with at least SPF 30) while using this product. Promising reviews: "I absolutely love this stuff! I saw a dermatologist on TikTok who raved about this product and tried it out, and it's been the most amazing stuff! It's helped my face to clear up very quickly removing all of the blemish spots and dark spots around my face. It's been one of the best products I've added to my face routine. This would be great for all ages/stages and for any weather types." — Successful Solo "I bought this for my teenager to use for his acne scars, but he ended up not using it. I ran out of my Murad retinol serum, so I gave this a try. I actually like it better than the Murad! It absorbs quickly, with zero smell or irritation. As with any retinol product, be sure to wear sunscreen when you're going to be outside." — C. Munsterman Get it from Amazon for $18.68. 20. A set of makeup sponges perfect for blending in your foundation, BB cream, powder, and even concealer at a fraction of the cost of all other well-known brands. Reviewers even swear these sponges hold up and work just as well (or even better) than the Beauty Blender and Real Technique ones. I just added these to my cart. Promising review: "Don't hesitate, just buy these. I was using the Real Technique sponges for years, and I bought these on a whim after seeing several TikToks praising these. I love these sponges and the price. I apply liquid foundation with a damp sponge, and these work better than Real Techniques. They are dense but soft and 'bouncy.' I wash mine between each use, and these hold up very well and are much better than the RT. I'm very happy with my purchase and the price. I will definitely continue to buy." — chris Get a set of five from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in four color combinations). 21. And a bottle of makeup brush-cleaning shampoo for those long-neglected brushes that were once white instead of bronzer-colored-brown. This shampoo will wash away all the shadow and blush from your tools, so you don't have to buy a whole new pack every six months or so. Plus, it's basically just like Beautyblender's $15 liquid cleanser, but half the price. See what BuzzFeed writer Jenae Sitzes has to say about this: I've used Ecotools brush cleaning shampoo for years, and it makes cleaning my brushes so much easier. I just add a bit of the shampoo to my brush and gently rub it against a silicone mat under running water, and it makes quick work of removing all the makeup that's built up on my brush for, frankly, way too long. You'll see the water start running brown immediately, which is always super gross but also really satisfying, and once you see your brush return to its original color, you know you're done. And the bristles are always left as soft as before too! Promising review:"The best, most affordable brush and sponge shampoo on the market! No joke, I have tried everything; even homemade hacks like dish detergent mixed with olive oil. Nothing works like this brush shampoo. Don't waste your money on the Beauty Blender soap and other big-name brands." — Lily Get it from Amazon for $6.96. 22. A 12-pack of soft microfiber makeup removing towels so you can gently remove your makeup without relying on the increasingly expensive liquid removers. These towels can be used again and again, are perfect for travel, and literally cost just over $1 per cloth. Move over Makeup Eraser; these are both easier to use AND are about 20 times cheaper. HuffPost Shopping writer Haley Zovickian swears by these: "I only use these now to remove my makeup, including heavy mascara, and they are great for my sensitive skin. I do follow up with a gentle cleanser to cleanse my skin once all my makeup is off. They're big and dry quickly so you can use the same towel several times before having to wash it or switch to another one." Promising review: "These things are so soft! Great for taking off makeup. I was using the Makeup Eraser before, but these are 100 times better. You just wet them, wipe off your makeup, rinse, and hang out. I guess you could use a new one each day, but they are very big, so you can get a few days out of one. Great value for the money!" — Shopforbargains Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $13.95+ (available in 13 color combos and in packs of 30). 23. An Eva Naturals' vitamin C serum capable of helping transform your skin by boosting collagen and reducing the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, acne, and clogged pores. This serum contains retinol, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and salicylic acid — all powerful ingredients made to brighten your skin. Say buh-bye to the expensive SkinCeuticals serum! Reviewers say it's *especially* effective for sensitive, acne-prone skin and oily/combination skin types (though reviewers with dry skin report great results too). And many people compare it to SkinCeuticals' vitamin C serum — which, if you're unaware, retails for a whopping $182. Promising reviews:"I absolutely LOVE this serum. I was spending an absurd amount of money on SkinCeuticals products. This serum is way better. My skin is clearer and more bright. The only negative about this serum is the smell. It's awful! I will tolerate it and continue to use it because of its effectiveness and price!" — Tish "I am a licensed esthetician who deals with hormonal cystic acne that leaves scarring on my sensitive skin. My skin has improved so much since I started using this product!!! For the first couple of weeks, my skin purged out any underlying blemishes but afterward was clearer + smoother than I've seen it in YEARS! I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! I love that it not only targets my acne scarring with the vitamin C but also soothes the redness with the niacinamide, has retinol, AND helps minimize my blackheads and pore size with the salicylic acid. 😭 It is the perfect product for my sensitive oily acne prone skin!" — Jackie Get it from Amazon for $9.99. 24. Physicians Formula Diamond Dust translucent powder to add a bit of shimmer to your cheeks, eyes, and lips — so you can look as expensive as you feel. It might be less pigmented than the famous Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb highlighter (which costs over $40, btw), but a bunch of reviewers actually prefer this one! Get a side-by-side look at this next to the Fenty Diamond Bomb highlighter on TikTok — the creator applies one to each cheek for comparison! Promising review: "I love love love my Physicians Formula Diamond Dust mineral powder! I wish I'd known about this before I spent $42 on a Fenty compact that does MORE than I want with the sparkle; this product gives just the right amount of coverage without having it end up all over my face and on my clothes as well. It's also pretty if you want to bring attention to your collarbones or shoulders. A perfect amount of shimmer with little effort! Try it!! You can thank me later!!" — camielle parent Get it from Amazon for $11.46+ (available in two shades). 25. A bottle of Nyx matte setting spray that will protect your flawless makeup look with a matte finish — all without having to fork over the $$$ that Urban Decay's setting sprays cost. This bad boy is not only travel-sized for your convenience but can keep your makeup in place for over 16 hours! Promising review:"Expensive isn't always better. I tried this spray before spending the day outdoors in 90-degree heat at Disneyland, and the only place my makeup moved was on the tip of my nose because I have allergies and use a lot of Kleenex. But otherwise it looked as fresh as it did when I put it on. I've used Mac and Urban Decay setting spray and they never worked as well as this stuff. I am completely amazed. Definitely give it a try." — Stephanie Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (also available in dewy, plump, and radiant finishes, and a jumbo size). 26. A pack of BestLand's high-performance matte lipsticks to bring some color to your lips without the fear of it smearing after every single dab of a napkin. Each lipstick costs less than $2 each, an absolute steallll when compared to the $25+ for other famous name brands 👀. Promising reviews: "What can I say, I saw a TikTok about this lipstick and for $10 had to try it! The reviews are right, for some reason this lipstick is better than even $20 name-brand ones bought from Ulta. Not only does it smell great, but dries in under a minute and survived eating a cupcake, a Starbucks drink, and an entire evening out, no smudging and had to be removed with a makeup wipe. Fantastic product!!" — Claire "Beautiful and soooo worth the money! Usually I always purchase either Stila Cosmetics or Kylie Jenner but both of those are very pricey and expensive, so I looked up matte lip glosses on Amazon and saw this and thought I would give it a try. I absolutely love it. Very easy to put on does not smudge, beautiful colors, very very happy about the size of it! I went and purchased set B now because I love this product!" — Vickyy Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $8.99 (available in four different sets). 27. Long-lasting Peripera Ink Velvet Lip Tint that will give your pout a smooth, ultra-pigmented stain with a silky finish without having to worry about constantly reapplying. Reviewers even swearrrr it's just as good as products like the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution and YSL Velvet Cream. Promising reviews:"This is velvet, full coverage without feeling like glue on your lips. It does transfer. The color is very pigmented so what you see is what you get. Honestly one of the best lip color products I've ever used, I put this above Charlotte Tilbury." — Lexi Lee Get it from Amazon for $9.90 (available in 29 shades). 28. An eyebrow soap kit to sculpt your brows into mini-masterpieces that will stay in place for hours. With just a few swipes of a brush, you can boast perfectly fluffed brows. Reviewers even claim that it's better than any name-brand alternatives!! (Anastasia Beverly Hills, I'm looking at you.) Promising reviews:"I have the kind of eyebrows that look very full with brushing, but can quickly look like one has 'collapsed' once my hair or something else touches it. I've used nearly every product from Anastasia Beverly Hills, but never had luck keeping my brows in place. Well, let me tell you, this stuff is no joke. I had to scrub my eyebrows clean tonight to get them to move. If you need some help holding your fluff, this will be your new favorite product. Also, I was able to ditch the eyebrow pencil since this this stuff holds every hair in the place you brush it." — Bailey M, Deacon "This is so, so much better than the clear mascara that I was using. Ditto for the expensive eyebrow gel that I used before that. This stuff is: not crunchy, not crusty, and doesn't wear off, all day long. What it IS is nothing short of amazing: a little brow pencil and some of the eyebrow soap, and you have perfect brows all day, with no worries." — H. K. Rodman Get it from Amazon for $4.99+ (available in a one- or two-piece set, and with a brow gel). 29. A cruelty-free brightening facial scrub that surpasses more expensive brands like Clinique, The Body Shop, and Rodan + Fields. This scrub contains ingredients like Madonna lily, lemon peel, French green clay, and sea kelp — all of which will leave your skin glowing and hydrated all day long. Promising reviews:"You need this face scrub. Got rid of my obvious blackheads after two to three uses. Just make sure you tone or moisturize after each use. This is much, much better than the $60 scrub I purchased last year at an expensive chain makeup store. Do it!" — WhatTheFrenchRoast "I have no clue how this stuff works as amazing as it does, but it's AWESOME! After getting this and using for over a week I officially switched from the Rodan + Fields reversal line to the Acure brightening scrub. It work evens better than products that were costing almost 15x the amount. I've even gotten two of my friends to order it and they love it as well. You can't go wrong." — Michelle A Malaska Get it from Amazon for $9.59. 30. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer to mask those dark circles without feeling like you're wearing something heavy across your skin. It color-corrects and conceals, so you can pretend as though you haven't been pulling all-nighters all week. This magic wand has a built-in sponge for application and will give you all-day coverage (all for cheaper than those 💸💸💸 name-brand options). Kayla Suazo / BuzzFeed, Promising reviews:"I have extremely dark under-eye circles. Honestly that is the only reason I wear makeup, is to cover them. I've used numerous kinds of concealers. Tarte Shape Tape, Mary Kay, Estée Lauder (assorted kinds), IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye, Clinique, Laura Mercier, Mac, and Bobby Brown. I usually spend anywhere from $25-30 on one tube of concealer and still feel unsatisfied with the coverage. Or it looks too heavy and thick by the time i set with a damp makeup sponge and powder (accentuating my under-eye fine lines). This little gem is great. I use this concealer every day instead of all my high-end brand concealers. It's full coverage, buildable, lasts all day, not drying and not too liquidy. I'm so happy I gave this a try, will definitely be keeping this baby in my everyday makeup bag." — Brittney "Oh my gosh. I have spent so much money on expensive concealers and this is my all-time favorite. I'm 61 and starting to get crepey skin under my eyes. Other concealers make it worse, but I also have dark circles so I feel like I need something. And this is it! Moisturizing, silky and covers the circles. I love it!" — Lynnette Smith Get it from Amazon for $8.79 (available in 23 shades). And check out our Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer review for more deets. 31. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water that will gently cleanse your skin and lift away even waterproof makeup along with dirt and excess oil. Reviewers even prefer this to Bioderma, which is more than double the price. Promising reviews:"I was skeptical about this product at first but I am so glad I decided to buy it. It really removes my makeup, even waterproof mascara with ease. It has no smell and doesn't leave my face oily. It reminds me of my Bioderma that I got in the UK. And for this price, amazing!" — Kat "I've been using makeup wipes my whole life because I didn't even know this existed. I saw it in stores but nobody ever told me what this was. This is literally amazing, buy reusable pads and this and you're set for life. I'm really upset nobody ever told me what this stuff was. I don't understand why makeup wipes even cleanses your face, takes off your makeup. Nobody should not know what this stuff is." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $3.99+ (available in two sizes and in packs). BTW, this is our budget pick for the best makeup remover! 32. Eve Hansen Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum to make you feel like you just got a facial, when really all you did was apply a few drop of this lil' magic potion. It'll hydrate your skin, reduce under-eye puffiness and dark circles, smooth fine lines, boost overall hydration, and create a radiant glow✨! Plus, reviewers even compare it to TNS Recovery Complex serum, which is literally over $200 for a 1-ounce bottle (YIKES). Promising review:"So far I have used about four bottles of this product. I use it like a serum and put a few drops on my face and décolleté before I apply moisturizer in the morning or night cream. I see the same outstanding results I did see with the TNS Serum — just for a fraction of the price!!!" — nana bendick Get it from Amazon for $17.98. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
