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Reviewers Wish They Could Give These 26 Beauty Products *More* Than 5 Stars (!!!)
A SeoulCeuticals toner mist made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. This powerhouse mist not only hydrates and plumps your skin but also works its magic on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay. A moisturizing hair serum ready to give your locks the intense hydration and nourishment they've probably been craving. This dreamy concoction is derived from seven incredible oils: argan, olive, coconut, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. Reviewers say it's perfect for dealing with dryness or brittleness, and they absolutely love the scent! A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation offering 72 hours of flawless wear, blending seamlessly to hide redness, blemishes, and under-eye bags. It has buildable coverage, perfect for a natural look or full glam. Plus, it's packed with hibiscus and red propolis extracts for a boost in skin elasticity. *AND* to top it all off, its oval-shaped puff can reach every little corner of your face! A hydrating Yerba Mate Wake Up eye gel that's like hitting the snooze button on eye puffiness and swelling. With its invigorating blend of caffeine and hyaluronic acid, it's basically serving your under-eyes a double shot of espresso. Your peepers will be wide awake and saying, "Dark circles who?" before you know it. Or a cruelty-free under-eye brightener making waves for its ability to hide and brighten dark circles. Your old concealers might start to feel a bit jealous of this one's color-adapting formula, lightweight feel, and seamless blending. Plus, an adorable hydrating eye stick, aka the perfect remedy for dehydrated skin. This treatment is made with Icelandic glacier water, giving your delicate under-eye skin the fresh hydration boost it needs on days when you've hit the snooze button one too many times. A paraben-free self-tanner perfect for summoning a sun-kissed glow without ever needing to step outside. This dreamy mousse glides over your skin smoothly, ensuring an even application without those pesky streaks *and* you don't have to wait ages to see the magic happen — just one hour, and you'll be glowing. An Eos Vanilla Cashmere shea butter body lotion delivering soothing, lightweight moisture to keep your skin happy for up to 24 hours. The scent is absolutely heavenly, like being wrapped up in a sweet, sugary velvet blanket. Plus, tons of reviewers rave about how it stacks up against fancier brands like Philosophy and Bath & Body Works! A light, silky Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer to create a base for your makeup that's satisfyingly smooth. If flaky patches and dryness are always ruining your look, this super hydrating primer will save the day; plus, it's great at minimizing the appearance of spots, blemishes, and pores. If that's not enough, the proof is in the orange — I mean the one below! And a tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eye primer capable of enhancing the pigment of your eyeshadow, giving it that ✨ pop ✨ you crave. It also helps control oil on your lids to make your makeup last all day. A bestselling Sol De Janeiro firming cream that can help tighten and smooth your skin with the help of caffeine-rich guarana, hydrating cupuacu butter, açaí oil, and coconut oil. This fast-absorbing formula allows your skin to indulge in a little pampering, leaving your skin soft and supple and smelling like a tropical paradise. And a Gold Bond neck and chest firming cream specifically designed to pamper your décolletage, an area that often gets overlooked in our routines as we get older. With its skin-loving blend of salicylic acid, glycerin, and aloe, this cream gently buffs away dullness while delivering a refreshing boost of hydration that leaves your skin appearing more plump, tightened, and firm. With consistent use, reviewers have seen results in as little as a week! The cult-favorite Cosrx snail mucin repairing essence formulated with 96.3% snail secretion that's perfectly lightweight and hydrating for all skin types. This essence leaves a nice glow and keeps skin visibly smooth after a few uses. No wonder it has over 60,000 5-star ratings! A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara that gives instant volume and length while also being smudge-proof, so you don't have to worry about looking like a hot mess by the end of the day. And the best part? Reviewers say this $5 mascara delivers the same (if not better) results as options from high-end brands like Too Faced and Benefit — no wonder it has over 260,000 5-star ratings! A Briotech spray with magical powers rivaling that of the pricier Tower 28 spray. Packed with same key ingredient, hypochlorous acid, this little gem can be your go-to whenever your skin feels like it's on the brink of a meltdown. Just a quick spritz, and it'll get to work soothing inflammation, calming angry red patches, and fortifying your skin's barrier like a protective spell. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars packed with collagen, retinol, and vitamin C, a powerful trio that can even out your skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, scars, and blemishes. It *also* contains turmeric, hyaluronic acid, shea butter and vitamin E to leave your skin feeling cleansed, revitalized, and oh-so-glowy. A benzene-free mattifying dry shampoo powder to swoop in and rescue your hair while it's in between washes. Just sprinkle a bit onto your roots, massage it in, and done! Your hair will look *and* smell fresh, and the added volume will give you a confidence boost to tackle the day ahead. A powerful callus remover with results so good, the pictures speak for themselves. It's like a spa pedicure in a bottle! Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer made for you to bask in the glow of fabulous skin. This tinted moisturizer helps lightly color-correct any little blemishes you might have while feeling amazing on your skin. It's quick and easy to add to your routine, so no need to worry about spending hours in front of the mirror! A Wonderskin lip stain with real staying power, whether you leave it on for 15 seconds for that soft, everyday vibe or go bold and let it sit for up to a minute. Once you wipe it away, you'll be left with stunning, vibrant lips that stay put through brunch, happy hour, or even that spontaneous karaoke night. This natural lip stain infuses colorants directly into your lips and seals them in, so there's no feathering or fading to worry about! A Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer (with over 400,000 5-star ratings!!!) that lets you dry and style your hair in one fell swoop, which means you can hit snooze a few more times in the morning and still come out looking like you just stepped out of the salon. Or a satin-covered RobeCurls heatless hair rod so you don't have to wake up at the crack of dawn to fry your locks with hot tools. The night before, simply wrap your slightly damp hair around the rod, secure it, and drift off to dreamland. When you wake up and gently take out the rod, you'll be greeted with the most GORG-ous bouncy curls you've ever seen. A pore-clearing cleansing oil that visibly sucks out sebum from your pores and removes makeup residue and blackheads, leaving your skin looking clearer and feeling smoother. Reviewers of all skin types swear by it, including those with acne-prone skin (who say it doesn't cause breakouts)! An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask guaranteed to have your dry, brittle, or frizzy strands feeling like they're on cloud nine. This hair mask is infused with collagen and protein extracts, and after applying to wet hair and sitting for only five minutes, your hair will be completely transformed. A lightly tinted nail concealer here to cover up any yellowing or stains on your nails and coat them with a milky, luminous shade that'll look fresh and fabulous. And finally, a pack of two Venus Visage teeth whitening pens because come on, who doesn't want pearly white teeth? These easy-to-use pens brush the whitening gel onto your teeth so you won't have to struggle with the awkward feeling of Crest Whitestrips. (Besides, these are a fraction of the cost.) You, giving these products an extra gold star: The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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2 days ago
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28 Beauty Products Reviewers Are Deeply Committed To
A SeoulCeuticals toner mist that's like hitting your skin with a tall glass of spa water. It's packed with cucumber extract, marine minerals, and aloe to help calm redness, hydrate deeply, and keep acne at bay. It's lightweight and soothing, so you may let out a deep "ahhh" as you spritz this on. Plus, your skin will look dewy and ~radiant~. A Mise En Scene lightweight hair serum, which deeply nourishes and hydrates damaged hair thanks to a combination of camelia, jojoba, and olive oils. Your locks will look silkier, feel softer, and smell amazing! A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that's like magic because it's brightening and does not settle into fine lines or wrinkles. It lasts up to a whopping 72 hours and blends easily into your skin to hide blemishes, under-eye bags, and redness. Plus, it's buildable, so that means you can rock a natural *or* full glam look. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up eye gel with caffeine to help reduce eye puffiness, yerba mate to brighten skin, and three types of hyaluronic acid to help plump and firm. One reviewer likes this *more* than The Ordinary's caffeine eye gel because it's more moisturizing! Or Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener that's like a little magic wand for tired eyes — the color correcting formula works across all skin tones to help neutralize dark circles and instantly brighten up your under eye area. Say goodbye to looking exhausted and hello to looking wide-awake in seconds. A self-tanner so you can get a sun-kissed glow that looks so good, people will think your tan came STRAIGHT from Aruba — even though it came from this mousse. It has *no* horrible scent (aka you won't smell like a wet dog), and it takes just one hour to develop an even (!!) tan. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel to "melt off" tough, dead calluses to reveal softer, more supple skin, especially if you were a little hard on your feet or wore overly tight shoes. It delivers results so good, you may just prefer it over the treatments you get at the salon. And Dermora's foot exfoliation mask if you have cracked heels, calluses, or dead skin all over the bottoms of your feet. So just slip on these booties for an hour and watch your feet shed within the next 6-11 days. You'll be GAGGED at how much skin comes off, but you'll be equally satisfied with your baby smooth feet. An EOS Vanilla Cashmere shea butter body lotion designed to deliver lightweight and long-lasting moisture (24 hours to be ~exact~) without that horrible greasy feeling other moisturizers can leave behind. Your skin will not only feel super smooth, but it'll also smell like heaven on earth (aka cupcakes). A light, nonsticky Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer so you can create a makeup look so smooth and skin-like that people will ask, "What are you using?" They might assume you're a magic elixir, because those pores? Minimized. Sebum? Controlled. Skin? Silky smooth. Your makeup looks are sure to turn up a notch with this! And a tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eyelid primer, it can grip your eyeshadow even more effectively than Fairy Godmother's wand, because it'll last way past midnight. Your eyeshadow will be shine-, crease, and oil-free, so you don't have to worry about touching up your perfect look! Sol De Janeiro's Bum Bum Cream that delivers IMPRESSIVE results for people wanting to smooth and tighten skin — and that's all thanks to its caffeine-rich guarana extract formula. The notes of salted caramel, vanilla, and pistachio will have you in self-care heaven with how good it smells, too. And a tube of nongreasy Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream to help tighten skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles — *and* not strip your skin of moisture thanks to the hyaluronic acid. Reviewers are "impressed" with how this works because it's lightweight, absorbs instantly, and delivers solid results. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars formulated with powerhouse ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and turmeric to help hyperpigmentation disappear — just check out this reviewer who made her dark spot of 20 years *poof* into existence. And the shea butter, olive oil, and hyaluronic acid mean your skin won't be left feeling dry or stripped. Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence — its star ingredient, snail mucin, might sound like it belongs in a witch's cauldron, but it actually can help hydrate skin, heal acne, and smooth the appearance of fine lines on all skin types. People of *all* ages love this — so when you finally get in on one of the most viral skincare products out there, you'll be equal parts impressed and annoyed you didn't get this sooner. Kerasal's multipurpose nail repair solution that'll help treat fungus, cracks, and even nail psoriasis. It works to reduce discoloration and thickness while hydrating and exfoliating brittle-looking nails so they look (and feel) healthier overall. It's not an instant fix, but with consistent use, it does deliver noticeable results. Just apply it with the built-in applicator twice a day for the first week, then once daily after that — and let the ~glow-up~ begin. Essence Lash Princess mascara so you can instantly lengthen and volumize your lashes with its cone-shaped fiber brush (without annoying clumps or globs), so you'll feel like a falsies expert without overworking yourself. It's also super affordable, so this may be your new go-to! A Briotech spray with hypochlorous acid, an antibacterial ingredient that can help reduce inflammation, redness, and irritation. Spritz this on your face as needed (like after a workout!) to help target acne-causing bacteria and soothe skin. It's often compared to the Tower 28 SOS Spray, which is pricier (and has the same key ingredient!). An I Dew Care mattifying dry shampoo powder that'll fool everyone into thinking you just showered today because that hair? It's looking more voluminous with not one hint of greasiness. Just dab this ultra-fine powder into your roots, shake out the product, and style — then you're done! Retinol body lotion to help skin appear tighter and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage. With consistent use, it helped reviewers with the appearance of textured skin on their upper arms and legs. An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer for a glow that easily rivals the infamous Drunk Elephant's bronzing drops. It's designed to be worn alone, under foundation, or use it as a highlighter on your cheekbones! You may end up liking this *more* than Drunk Elephant because it's less glittery. A Wonderskin lip stain that goes on blue but leaves behind the prettiest rosy tint — and yep, it's totally waterproof and smudgeproof. Just swipe it on, wait 10-30 seconds, then wipe it off with a damp tissue to reveal a long-lasting flush. You can use it in place of lip liner since it doesn't budge and outlasts those pricey pencils. Fewer touch-ups and more money in your pocket? Yes, please. A sensitive-skin friendly Shea Moisture body wash made with 100% virgin coconut oil that smells like a little vacay to somewhere tropical. It'll have you feeling clean, smooth, and moisturized all day long! An internet-famous VieBeauti eyelash growth serum packed with peptides and ginseng to help you grow fuller, longer-looking lashes in as little as four weeks. It's basically a lash lift in a tube, minus the appointment and price tag. It's gentle enough for sensitive eyes and even comes in a brow booster formula, too! A Kitsch satin heatless curling set so you can wake up to gorgeous curls without the damage that can come from using hot styling tools. Plus, doing your hair won't take as long — which is a must when you wake up and don't feel like getting out of bed. An Anua pore-clearing cleansing oil to help control sebum, remove blackheads *and* dissolve makeup — some people are even left with visible residue on their fingertips! If you want to start double cleansing, this is the perfect first step. An Elizavecca collagen-coating hair mask for damaged hair from hot styling tools or over-processing from harsh treatments like bleach. Reviewers say it helps their hair feel stronger, softer, and less tangled, with an immediate difference. One person even went as far as to say that it's "Better than Olaplex." 😱 A Londontown nail concealer designed to help the appearance of dull and discolored nails so you can leave that expensive manicure habit behind — and still have radiant-looking nails! This polish is sheer, buildable, and comes in five different neutral shades.
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2 days ago
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27 Beauty Products Reviewers Will Use "Forever"
A SeoulCeuticals toner mist — a powerful potion that not only hydrates and plumps your skin but is also a *miracle* worker on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay. It's made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. A moisturizing hair serum here to breathe some life back into your locks and rescue them from eternal dryness. This delightful blend is derived from seven incredible oils: argan, olive, coconut, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. This reviewer says it gives you gloss without the grease, and that the scent alone makes them want to keep using it! A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that's got the whole TikTok beauty community in a chokehold. This all-star gem lets you enjoy 72-hour flawless coverage and offers effortless blending to hide redness, blemishes, and under-eye bags. Plus, it comes in 39 shades and is *packed* with hibiscus and red propolis extracts for a boost in skin elasticity. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts who love effortless applications anytime, anywhere. A hydrating Yerba Mate Wake Up eye gel, which is like treating your face to a morning espresso shot. It uses the power of yerba mate, caffeine, and peptides to soothe the delicate skin under your eyes, and also contains three forms of hyaluronic acid to moisturize your skin. And here I was thinking there was only one type of hyaluronic acid — the more ya know! Or a cruelty-free under-eye brightener to help balance out the bluish tones of under-eye shadows and dark circles. And bonus! It's infused with hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish your skin and give you a radiant glow. Wear it by itself or under your concealer for a more full-coverage look! A paraben-free self-tanner with a dreamy mousse formula that glides over your skin smoothly, ensuring an even application without those pesky streaks. In just one hour, you'll be glowing like you just got back from an exotic, tropical getaway — and you didn't even have to step a foot outside. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day. And Dermora's foot exfoliation mask — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin! An EOS Vanilla Cashmere shea butter body lotion that's so silky, it might just give more expensive brands like Philosophy and Bath & Body Works a run for their money. It provides lightweight, long-lasting moisture *and* its delicious scent has notes of whipped vanilla and caramel. No wonder TikTok is going *feral* over this. A light, silky Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer to banish the flaky patches and dryness that dare to mess with your glam. This ultra-hydrating primer will create a base for your makeup that's so satisfyingly smooth, you'll be singin' 🎶smooth operatorrr🎶. It also works *chef's kiss* wonders when it comes to minimizing the appearance of spots, blemishes, and pores! And a tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eye primer because it'll make the eyeshadow look you created 10 hours ago look like it's only been 10 minutes. It helps keep your eyeshadow from wearing off, smudging, or creasing, and enhances your eyeshadow's color and vibrance! A bestselling Sol De Janeiro firming cream if you want to be known for your absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS scent. Enriched with caffeine, guarana extract, and coconut oil, this miraculous little jar of cream will help smooth, firm, and add a glow to your skin. But may I just highlight again its intoxicating scent? According to the reviewers, you might just get a little obsessed. And a Gold Bond neck and chest firming cream, because our décolletage is too often forgotten when it comes to skincare needs. This elixir is a pro at improving your skin's firmness, texture, *and* elasticity. Its salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells while its stress response proteins boost your skin's moisture retention to improve smoothness and suppleness. It also contains glycerin and aloe, which adds some extra hydration. Iconic, truly. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars, which you can use on your face as well as your hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. Its wonderful mix of shea butter, olive oil, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, and retinol will give hyper-pigmented areas an even glow by helping to reduce scars and restore moisture. The cult-favorite Cosrx snail mucin repairing essence because it will soothe and rejuvenate your skin so effectively, it'll make you think the exact opposite of "ew" when you think of snail mucin. It can also give your skin a natural "I woke up like this" glow that has earned it over 66,000 5-star ratings! An easy-to-apply fungal nail renewal formula if you wanna get those toes lookin' healthy and sandal-ready for the sunny season. Apply this fast-acting formula, and you can start seeing visual improvements in as little as two days! A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara, which might make you want to throw out your falsies. It gives you all the length and volume WITHOUT the clumps and globs and has shocked reviewers with how full it leaves their lashes looking compared to other, more expensive brands. It's a fan fave for a reason! A Briotech spray that might even give the pricier Tower 28 spray a run for its money. Packed with the same key ingredient, hypochlorous acid, this skincare gem will quickly become one of your staples as it effectively works to soothe inflammation, calm angry red patches, and fortify your skin's barrier. A benzene-free mattifying dry shampoo powder to trick people into thinking it most definitely has not been a week since you last washed your hair. This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair. Retinol body lotion that'll enhance your already beautiful skin. It's overflowing with powerful ingredients like vitamins A and E, ferulic acid, shea butter, and green tea to help diminish the look of deep wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, crepey skin, and even sun damage — all while giving your collagen production a *major* boost to help with firming. An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer because it'll have you looking glowy, sun-kissed, and ready for that lunchtime walk you planned your whole day around. The glycerin and shea butter in it also give it a mega hydrating factor. It's a lotion, glowy foundation base, and highlighter all in one bottle. Oh, and it has over 33,000 5-star ratings! A Wonderskin lip stain that reviewers rave about because of how true it is to its long-lasting, transfer-resistant reputation! It glides on as a vibrant blue hue that you can peel off to reveal an adorable, rosy lip stain. So treat yourself, and ~kiss~ those constant lipstick re-applications goodbye. 💋 An *iconic* Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer (with over 400,000 5-star ratings!!!) that will save you more than double the time it takes you to style your hair with a traditional blow-dryer and round brush — it'll give you soft, smooth waves with just a few passes! A satin-covered RobeCurls heatless hair rod if you want voluminous, Barbie-worthy curls without the need for heat damage. Wrap your hair into it before bedtime, and you'll wake up with envy-worthy, bouncy curls. A pore-clearing cleansing oil because it uses the calming powers of heartleaf oil to soothe irritated skin and eliminate makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while preventing pore congestion — perfect to incorporate in a double cleansing routine! It's also hypoallergenic and works wonders for sensitive, acne-prone skin. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask infused with collagen, ceramides, and protein extracts to help repair your hair if it is damaged, over-processed, or has just spent too much time with that flat iron. Many reviewers are comparing it to Olaplex! Simply apply it on wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, and rinse it out. A lightly tinted nail concealer to give your nails a milky, healthy-looking glow. It's perfect for covering up any discoloration, or if you're just a minimalist looking for something that'll give your nails a soft, flawless finish.
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20-07-2025
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24 Skincare Gems That You'll Be Tempted To Gatekeep
Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads that do their job so well, they turned this skeptical reviewer into a believer. They contain lactic acid, salicylic acid, and a dual-textured surface to help control excess sebum while exfoliating dead skin and refining pores, all while keeping you looking like a true ~glow-getter~. If your skin is more on the sensitive side, a jar of Anua daily toner pads — the superhero ingredient is heartleaf extract, which helps to soothe and hydrate skin while leaving you with a glowy complexion. The formula's PHA gently exfoliates and removes dead skin cells while also helping to reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts. Just take this reviewer's word — they say they've tested hundreds of skincare products and this is the *only* time they've ever been able to achieve clear skin without medicine. A hydrating Yerba Mate Wake Up eye gel, which is like treating your face to a morning espresso shot. It uses the power of yerba mate, caffeine, and peptides to soothe the delicate skin under your eyes, and also contains three forms of hyaluronic acid to moisturize your skin. And here I was thinking there was only one type of hyaluronic acid — the more ya know! Retinol body lotion that'll enhance your already beautiful skin. It's overflowing with powerful ingredients like vitamins A and E, ferulic acid, shea butter, and green tea to help diminish the look of deep wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, crepey skin, and even sun damage — all while giving your collagen production a *major* boost to help with firming. And a Gold Bond neck and chest firming cream, because our décolletage is too often forgotten when it comes to skincare needs. This elixir is a pro at improving your skin's firmness, texture, *and* elasticity. Its salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells while its stress response proteins boost your skin's moisture retention to improve smoothness and suppleness. It also contains glycerin and aloe, which adds some extra hydration. Iconic, truly. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars, which you can use on your face as well as your hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. Its wonderful mix of shea butter, olive oil, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, and retinol will give hyper-pigmented areas an even glow by helping to reduce scars and restore moisture. A travel-friendly SPF 50 Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar because, ya know, K-beauty doesn't have ENOUGH wins. This genius product is designed with a curved stick that makes it super easy to apply, and a non-sticky, whitecast-free formula that blends ridiculously well with your makeup. (Seriously, what kind of sorcery is in this thing?) Top that off with its lightweight "soft matte" finish, and you've got yourself a new summer staple. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day. And Dermora's foot exfoliation mask — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin! Mixsoon Bean Essence because the summer heat is already annoying enough without having to wear foundation — this'll help you not even need it! This essence is infused with fermented bean, barley, and pomegranate to help get rid of dead skin cells, all while hydrating your skin and evening out its tone. The best part? No sticky residue! A moisturizing Etude House SPF 50 sun milk, which is formulated with 20 powerful berry and plant ingredients (including açaí palm fruit extract, Barbados cherry extract, and sunflower seed oil) that are gentle on your skin and leave you with a lightweight, airy finish. It's intended to be used as the last step in your skincare routine and works like a charm as a makeup primer! Or a hydrating Beauty of Joseon SPF 40 tinted sunscreen that I'd bet money will become a staple for you this summer and beyond. This fluid mineral sunscreen blends seamlessly so your skin still looks like skin — but better. Its formula is designed to control excess oil without drying your skin out, which allows your base to last longer and stay fresh throughout the day. Plus, reviewers claim it gives you *zero* white cast! Anua's deep cleansing foam, which enlists the magic of heartleaf extract yet again. The cleanser calms your skin, reduces inflammation, and keeps you feeling soothed while it dives deep into your pores, gently whisking away gunk and removing dead skin cells. A SeoulCeuticals toner mist — a powerful potion that not only hydrates and plumps your skin but is also a *miracle* worker on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay. It's made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. And a wonderfully potent SeoulCeuticals Day Glow Serum infused with hyaluronic and ferulic acid, vitamin E, citrus stem cells, and centella asiatica to help (*takes a deep breath*) reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, help fade dark spots, shrink pores, prevent breakouts, and brighten your overall complexion. We love a multi-talented product. A trio of hydrating lip sleeping masks that will help soothe, heal, and hydrate dry and cracked lips overnight! Just smear some on your lips before bed and dream of the smooth, soft lips you'll have come morning. Plus, these three lip masks are about $14 cheaper than one Laneige lip sayin'. An ultra-light milky toning lotion if you've been resisting the allure of Laneige's Cream Skin Toner. This is designed to balance your skin's pH level, exfoliate, fight inflammation, and moisturize, leaving your face balanced and radiant. It actually helps strengthen and restore lipids in your skin for softness that *lasts*. Plus, this one's from a small biz! A cruelty-free Acure brightening facial scrub — reviewers sing its praises as a budget-friendly swap for brands like Clinique, The Body Shop, and Rodan + Fields. It leaves your skin positively glowy, thanks to the Madonna lily in the ingredients, but this popular vegan formula also packs in lemon peel, French green clay, and sea kelp to cleanse and de-gunk your pores. The Saem hydrating eye stick with a cooling formula infused with niacinamide and Icelandic mineral water, moss, and seaweed extract that works like a charm to help de-puff the area around your eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles. You no longer have to show up to the office looking like a Tim Burton character. Amazing. Rael Beauty's Miracle Patch that really holds its own against the pricier Mighty Patch. This budget-friendly hydrocolloid acne patch is made specifically to draw out the pus from your pimples. What makes *this* one so unique is that its edges are so thin that they blend in with your skin seamlessly. This makes them perfect for having some acne-fighting magic on your face while still being able to go about your day without anyone noticing. A Briotech spray with magical powers that rival the pricier Tower 28 spray (*gasp*). Packed with the same key ingredient, hypochlorous acid, this skincare gem will quickly become one of your staples as it effectively works to soothe inflammation, calm angry red patches, and fortify your skin's barrier. CeraVe's Retinol Serum that comes with an affordable price and expectation-exceeding results that give Murad's $92 serum the heavy side eye. 👀 If you're just starting to explore the world of retinoids, this is a great option to start with! This gentle yet effective serum uses *encapsulated* retinol to help reduce scars and pores without flaking or redness. Plus, many reviewers rave about how they like it better than more expensive alternatives! An under-$15 L'Oreal illuminating Lumi Glotion — a reviewer-fave swap for pricier options like Glossier Futuredew and Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi Drops. It'll have you looking glowy, sun-kissed, and ready for that lunchtime walk you planned your whole day around. The glycerin and shea butter in it also give it a mega hydrating factor. It's a lotion, glowy foundation base, and highlighter all in one bottle. An ultra-hydrating, plant-based TruSkin vitamin C serum, which uses vitamins C and E and botanical hyaluronic acid to help rejuvenate dull skin by brightening and evening its tone. Use it daily to achieve the radiance that gorgeous face of yours deserves. Many reviewers say it's a worthy swap for SkinCeuticals' pricey CE Ferulic serum.
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28 Beauty Products Under $25 Reviewers Will Use Forever
A SeoulCeuticals toner mist that's like hitting your skin with a tall glass of spa water. It's packed with cucumber extract, marine minerals, and aloe to help calm redness, hydrate deeply, and keep acne at bay. It's lightweight and soothing, so you may let out a deep "ahhh" as you spritz this on. Plus, your skin will look dewy and ~radiant~. A Mise En Scene lightweight hair serum, which deeply nourishes and hydrates damaged hair thanks to a combination of camelia, jojoba, and olive oils. Your locks will look silkier, feel softer, and smell amazing! A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that's like magic because it's brightening and does not settle into fine lines or wrinkles. It lasts up to a whopping 72 hours and blends easily into your skin to hide blemishes, under-eye bags, and redness. Plus, it's buildable, so that means you can rock a natural *or* full glam look. Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up eye gel with caffeine to help reduce eye puffiness, yerba mate to brighten skin, and three types of hyaluronic acid to help plump and firm. One reviewer likes this *more* than The Ordinary's caffeine eye gel because it's more moisturizing! Or Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener that's like a little magic wand for tired eyes — the color correcting formula works across all skin tones to help neutralize dark circles and instantly brighten up your under eye area. Say goodbye to looking exhausted and hello to looking wide-awake in seconds. A self-tanner so you can get a sun-kissed glow that looks so good, people will think your tan came STRAIGHT from Aruba — even though it came from this mousse. It has *no* horrible scent (aka you won't smell like a wet dog), and it takes just one hour to develop an even (!!) tan. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel to "melt off" tough, dead calluses to reveal softer, more supple skin, especially if you were a little extra hard on your feet or wore overly tight shoes. It delivers results so good, you may just prefer it over the treatments you get at the salon. And Dermora's foot exfoliation mask if you have cracked heels, calluses, or dead skin all over the bottoms of your feet. So just slip on these booties for an hour and watch your feet shed for the next 5—7 days. You'll be GAGGED at how much skin comes off, but you'll be equally satisfied with your baby smooth feet. An EOS Vanilla Cashmere shea butter body lotion designed to deliver lightweight and long-lasting moisture (24 hours to be ~exact~) without that horrible greasy feeling other moisturizers can leave behind. Your skin will not only feel super smooth, but it'll also smell like heaven on earth (aka cupcakes). A light, nonsticky Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer so you can create a makeup look so smooth and skin-like that people will ask, "What are you using?" They might assume you're a magic elixir, because those pores? Minimized. Sebum? Controlled. Skin? Silky smooth. Your makeup looks are sure to turn up a notch with this! And a tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eyelid primer, it can grip your eyeshadow even more effectively than Fairy Godmother's wand, because it'll last way past midnight. Your eyeshadow will be shine-, crease, and oil-free, so you don't have to worry about touching up your perfect look! Sol De Janeiro's Bum Bum Cream that delivers IMPRESSIVE results for people wanting to smooth and tighten skin — and that's all thanks to its caffeine-rich guarana extract formula. The notes of salted caramel, vanilla, and pistachio will have you in self-care heaven with how good it smells, too. And a tube of nongreasy Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream to help tighten skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles — *and* not strip your skin of moisture thanks to the hyaluronic acid. Reviewers are "impressed" with how this works because it's lightweight, absorbs instantly, and delivers solid results. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars formulated with powerhouse ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, and turmeric to help hyperpigmentation disappear — just check out this reviewer who made her dark spot of 20 years *poof* into existence. And the shea butter, olive oil, and hyaluronic acid mean your skin won't be left feeling dry or stripped. Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence — its star ingredient, snail mucin, might sound like it belongs in a witch's cauldron, but it actually can help hydrate skin, heal acne, and smooth the appearance of fine lines on all skin types. People of *all* ages love this — so when you finally get in on one of the most viral skincare products out there, you'll be equal parts impressed and annoyed you didn't get this sooner. Kerasal's multipurpose nail repair solution that'll help treat fungus, cracks, and even nail psoriasis. It works to reduce discoloration and thickness while hydrating and exfoliating brittle-looking nails so they look (and feel) healthier overall. It's not an instant fix, but with consistent use, it does deliver noticeable results. Just apply it with the built-in applicator twice a day for the first week, then once daily after that — and let the ~glow-up~ begin. Essence Lash Princess mascara so you can instantly lengthen and volumize your lashes with its cone-shaped fiber brush (without annoying clumps or globs), so you'll feel like a falsies expert without overworking yourself. It's also super affordable and sweat-proof — so this may be your new go-to! A Briotech spray with hypochlorous acid, an antibacterial ingredient that can help reduce inflammation, redness, and irritation. Spritz this on your face as needed (like after a workout!) to help target acne-causing bacteria and soothe skin. It's often compared to the Tower 28 SOS Spray, which is pricier (and has the same key ingredient!). An I Dew Care mattifying dry shampoo powder that'll fool everyone into thinking you just showered today because that hair? It's looking more voluminous with not one hint of greasiness. Just dab this ultra-fine powder into your roots, shake out the product, and style — then you're done! Retinol body lotion to help skin appear tighter and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage. With consistent use, it helped reviewers with the appearance of textured skin on their upper arms and legs. An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer for a glow that easily rivals the infamous Drunk Elephant's bronzing drops. It's designed to be worn alone, under foundation, or use it as a highlighter on your cheekbones! You may end up liking this *more* than Drunk Elephant because it's less glittery. A Wonderskin lip stain that goes on blue but leaves behind the prettiest rosy tint — and yep, it's totally waterproof and smudgeproof. Just swipe it on, wait 10-30 seconds, then wipe it off with a damp tissue to reveal a long-lasting flush. You can use it in place of lip liner since it doesn't budge and outlasts those pricey pencils. Fewer touch-ups and more money in your pocket? Yes, please. A sensitive-skin friendly Shea Moisture body wash made with 100% virgin coconut oil that smells like a little vacay to somewhere tropical. It'll have you feeling clean, smooth, and moisturized all day long! An internet-famous VieBeauti eyelash growth serum packed with peptides and ginseng to help you grow fuller, longer-looking lashes in as little as four weeks. It's basically a lash lift in a tube, minus the appointment and price tag. It's gentle enough for sensitive eyes and even comes in a brow booster formula, too! A Kitsch satin heatless curling set so you can wake up to gorgeous curls without the damage that can come from using hot styling tools. Plus, doing your hair won't take as long — which is a must when you wake up and don't feel like getting out of bed. An Anua pore-clearing cleansing oil to help control sebum, remove blackheads *and* dissolve makeup — some people are even left with visible residue on their fingertips! If you want to start double cleansing, this is the perfect first step. An Elizavecca collagen-coating hair mask for damaged hair from hot styling tools or over-processing from harsh treatments like bleach. Reviewers say it helps their hair feel stronger, softer, and less tangled, with an immediate difference. One person even went as far as to say that it's "Better than Olaplex." 😱 A Londontown nail concealer designed to help the appearance of dull and discolored nails so you can leave that expensive manicure habit behind — and still have radiant-looking nails! This polish is sheer, buildable, and comes in five different neutral shades.
