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If you're done dealing with uneven eyeliner, cakey concealer, and stubborn false lashes, take a gander at these foolproof products.

Psst — this is also *perfect* for taking on long trips!

Promising review: "Perfect for travel or quick touch-ups. I was looking for something non-liquid to take when I travel, and this is PERFECT! It's very small and slim and works great. Easily removes makeup and works well on my sensitive skin." —sandy

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available as a two-pack).

Promising review: "Great, easy to use product. Goes on quickly, looks natural, but fills everything out. Good for a natural makeup day or something more dramatic, depending on how much you layer." —May-Rose R.

Get it from Glossier or Sephora for $22 (available in seven shades).

One side is the curved wing stamp, and the other is a regular fine tip liner for defining the rest of the eye. It comes in a pack of two; one for each eye.

The Flick Stick comes from New Zealand–based brand and small biz, Lovoir Beauty. 

Promising review: "Got this before a trip I took a few days ago. I have never been able to do wing eyeliner properly, so I was excited to try this. It's very pigmented and goes on beautifully! I've tried other liquid eyeliners before, and they were so watery and not close to the dark black I wanted at all, but this product was great. I did my makeup and put this eyeliner on at 9 a.m., traveled two hours, walked around a city for about three hours, and it was warm, so I was sweating, and then went to an NBA game. After all that time (about 16 hours!), the eyeliner was just as perfect as I had put it on! I love this product and can't wait to use it more often!" —Elizabeth

Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99 (available in three sizes and a combo pack). 

It comes with a precision cover to help you shape your brows to the exact shape you want. Or leave them just how they are. Remember, removing facial hair (or any hair) is optional, not necessary!

Promising review: "Plucking the more egregious of my thick black hairs is at least a 2–3x/week effort. I opened these rather hesitantly — I mean, they are sharp blades going on your face — took a sip of Prosecco for courage, washed my face and started shaving. I could not believe how easy and quick it was. After a couple of swipes down my cheek, I noticed that it was done. I thought it was going to take a lot more skill and time. First complete face shave (full cheeks, upper lip, lower lip, jawline) over and done with in less than three minutes with outstanding results. So much easier than tweezers and depilatories!! Wow." —Tara D.

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $5.97 (also available in a pack of nine).

Check out a TikTok of the makeup brush in action. 

Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok. I’m a middle-aged woman, so it’s difficult for me to admit that. I. LOVE. IT! It gives a flawless finish with little product. I have a compact foundation that comes with its own applicator sponge. I almost threw up because I didn’t like the coverage. I tried this brush with it, and it’s perfect! It also comes in a plastic case, which is great because I travel a lot with my work, and my other brushes get damaged sometimes." —Thayel M. Caison

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 10 colors).

The color-adaptive formula is designed so that one of four shades will work on any skin tone. 

Promising review: "I have hollow dark under-eye circles, and concealer never works for me bc it just makes my under eyes dry and doesn’t conceal the darkness. THIS STUFF IS MAGIC. It has a very hydrating formula, and a tiny bit goes a very, very long way. I’m so impressed and incredibly happy with this purchase!" —Val

Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades).

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says about it: "TBH, at the start of the pandemic, I started using this myself (although this is former BuzzFeeder Kayla Suazo's lovely human face above), and I am mad that I wasted time with other concealers for so long. I am a deeply impatient person who likes to look good and does not like to put in effort in any way, shape, or form, and Maybelline created this so that people like me could gracelessly slap it on in the morning and be like "OKAY, REFLECTION, YOU GOT THIS" before being on their merry way. It never cakes, I look way more awake than I have any right to, and I never struggle to blend it the way I do with other concealers. 11/10 subscribe."

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

Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (available in 24 shades).

Promising review: "I’d yet to find anything (even foundation) that could cover up my red areas. Cheeks, chin, nose, and forehead. It comes out green, but has a gorgeous, lightweight finish with a tint that indeed covers my redness beautifully. There’s no greasiness to it at all. It dries down to a beautiful matte finish. It’s super easy to use. I use my fingers. The texture is like silk. It leaves my face baby-soft, not sticky at all. It doesn’t settle into my fine lines or wrinkles, and I don’t need powder to 'bake' it under my eyes. It also covers the black circles under my eyes." —Julie F. 

Get it from Amazon for $10.97 (also available in other styles). 

Okay, so I've been using this serum every night for about two months, and all I have to say is this: It has shoved its way up to the top 10 beauty products I've come across as a shopping writer (out of the *countless* ones we test on this team)! I've tried everything from Grande Cosmetics' lash serum to good ol' castor oil — this one beats them all. Friends and family have interrupted me mid-sentence to ask what false lashes I was wearing and demanded I send them the link when I told them I had only been using this serum. I put my bestie (who has been a lash tech for five years!) on this. I apply a light coat of mascara, and the tips of my lashes literally brush my eyebrows. And since it's oil-free, it's super lightweight and causes no irritation to my eyes. It has 100% earned and kept its place in my nighttime routine.

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Promising reviews: "I know it’s expensive, but I went from puny lashes to nice full lashes after using this. I didn’t repurchase (I kept telling myself it was too expensive), but within a month or so, I was back to puny lashes again. Never again. I will always have this serum on hand. My lashes grew and filled out. I experienced no irritation, and it was as easy as pie to use. It’s unscented, and it feels like putting water in your lash line. But the magic? Undeniable. I love this stuff. Expensive but worth it. In the first week or so, you need to do it every day. After that? A couple of times a week to maintain. It’s SO good. I’ve turned my girlfriends on to it, and they feel the same. And for good reason. It works." —DC

Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in three sizes).

Check out why these are a fave in this TikTok.

Lilac St. is a woman- and AAPI-owned BTW!

Promising review: "Y’all, I have been a loyal Lilac St. customer since they started, and I will never leave them. These are of the absolute best quality. I get so many compliments. They are the most natural and most comfortable to wear. I use it several times by using makeup remover and water to remove any glue. Seriously, will never stray." —Katiew

Get the starter kit from Amazon for $38 (includes two sets of Original lashes, lash glue, and an applicator).

Promising reviews: "This stuff is so legit I’ve gone through three bottles. Adds the perfect glow to your skin! Sometimes, I use it under foundation, and sometimes, I use it solo with a bit of concealer. I will never not repurchase it for the price and how beautifully it sits on the skin. This stuff is viral for a reason!!" —mapagill

"If you like Charlotte Tilbury's flawless filter, this is leaps and bounds better! Just buy it. The coverage is better; [it] makes my skin have the most amazing natural glow! The colors run with a warmer/yellow undertone, which worked great for me! Spend a fraction of the price and just get it; you will be happy you did!" —Amazonreview

Get it from Amazon for $12.70+ (available in 14 shades).

Life Hack: A dry spoolie is also great for removing mascara that's transferred to your lid during application. I do this all the time! 

Promising review: "I don't really know how to shape and draw my eyebrows until I use this brow brush! The width of the bristle just fits my eyebrow's original shape. It's also easy to apply with brow powder for a natural effect. Love it!" —YoyoZ

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes has to say about it: "I picked up this color removal sponge from Amazon after hearing about this hack on TikTok and can testify that it actually works SO well. I'm *so* bad about cleaning my brushes (I know...shameful) and this makes it super easy to clean a brush in a matter of seconds. So even if I'm trying to do a *slightly* more elaborate eyeshadow look for the day, this makes the process of switching colors as quick and painless as possible. Also, it's *super* lightweight, and I've already tossed it in my bag and brought it on vacation with me. This is one of those products I won't be traveling without in the future if I plan on doing eyeshadow at any point — and it means you only need to pack one or two eyeshadow brushes!" 

Promising review: "This product makes it even easier for me to be lazy when it comes to cleaning my brushes. It also allows me to use the same brush for a makeup look since I can swish away a previous shadow and move on to the next. Great buy. Super easy to wash. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, but when I do finally travel again, I'm sure this will be excellent to travel with and make it so that I only need to bring one or two brushes." —Azaleah Bumpus-Barnett

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $6.99 (also available as a pack of four).

Promising review: "This is my fifth color. This is the best thing to happen to makeup. I can do a smoky eye or a natural one in under a minute. I suck at makeup. This makes it so easy. I am also 51. The Coco color has some shimmer. It does not crease or define my wrinkles. Putty and Clay are amazing." —kristyn

Get it from Amazon for $20 (available in 45 colors). 

Promising review: "I've been a certified makeup artist for 12 years. Used for my cousin's wedding makeup, and they worked really well as far as catching fallout and shaping goes, but taking them off, they really stick, so just be gentle. Still great." —Andrea

Get a box of 120 pieces from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "This moon slice is perfect and everything I’ve ever wished for. I wanted an eyeshadow shield that a) wasn’t sticky, and b) was reusable. This particular gadget gets bonus points for being made of silicone, which is stiff yet flexible and fits comfortably — and pleasantly — under the eye. I also feel the grippy nature of the silicone helps catch eyeshadow fallout better than, say, a business card. All in all, this is an amazing little tool." —Kat 

Get it from Amazon for $15 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I like that you don't have to sharpen this liner! It stays on well and helps my lipstick last longer." —SoonerGal

Get it from Ulta Beauty for $8.49 (available in 12 other colors). 

Promising review: "I was a loyal IT Cosmetics brush customer, then I went with a few Real Techniques brushes. These actually beat both of those brands — I have no idea how! I ended up tossing most of my brushes, now in favor of these. They wash easily, look nice, are soft, and very durable. I’ll keep buying!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 10 colors).

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord is committed to this lipstick. She writes: "Personally, I absolutely swear by this lipstick to the point that I haven't used anything else in years (my favorite is the muted pink 'Seductress'). I'm pretty bad at applying anything matte, but this formula and the applicator make it close to foolproof. It lasts a long time and my lips never feel chapped or dry. I also like that when it does fade, it does it in a gradual way that doesn't look obvious or patchy and require an immediate touch-up." 

Check out our Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick review for more.

Get it from Amazon for $4.18 (available in 43 colors).

Promising review: "I love these sticks. The colors are really nice and can be put on lighter or heavier for the desired coloring. They aren't too dark, which I really appreciate and they're buttery soft and don't leave my lips dried, streaked, or blotchy looking." —Alyssa V

Get it from Amazon for $14.25 (available in 10 colors). 

Promising review: "Love brushing out my lashes with this after applying mascara. Gets rid of lumpy clumpy lashes and fluffs them to a natural voluminous finish. If you use drugstore mascara that is giving mediocre results, try out this lil device. A huge difference for a small price." —Sierra Jill

Get it from Amazon for $4.59 (available in six colors). 

Promising review: "My skin is oily, and at the end of the day, my eye makeup looks bad. I started using your primer and what a difference. Now my eye makeup still looks good when I get home from work. Can’t believe the difference. I love it!" —Deb Rubin

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four styles).

Elizabeth Mott is a Korean American, woman-owned biz!

Promising reviews: "I wore this primer under my foundation (Nars and Maybelline Fit Me), along with setting spray (Nyx) in this photo [above right]. I had been dunked in the pool two times and went down a giant slide that caused me to go underwater three times. This was the result of my makeup! Love this product. A little goes a long way!" —Ryan Brooks

"I have extremely sensitive, acne-prone skin. I realized the makeup I was previously using was breaking me out, so I threw it away and purchased this primer with a powder foundation from another brand. THIS PRIMER THOUGH!! I hated the powder foundation I purchased and got rid of that, too, but this stays. I use this as my foundation now! It comes out green but blends into your face quickly. It covers my redness and uneven skin tone, but my freckles can still be seen. It makes my face look almost flawless, hydrated, and clear. This blew me away. I've already been suggesting it to friends, and I will continue to buy this over and over again." —LGee

Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in 10 styles). 

Guide Beauty is a woman-owned small biz founded by makeup artist Terri Bryant after her own Parkinson's diagnosis made some once-routine makeup techniques more difficult. So she set out to listen to the most common makeup struggles and develop tools to make application easier for everyone!

Promising review: "I have extremely hooded Asian eyelids and shaky hands, so eyeliner has kind of always been insurmountable to me, and I had pretty much given up on it before trying this. I bought it with hopes it would work, but it's now an actual game-changer in my makeup routine. Upon first attempt, I was able to do winged eyeliner for each eye in under five min., and the eyeliner has not budged since application. I haven't worn it out yet, but it feels like a pretty strong hold. Overall, I'm in love with this product." —Hailey 

Get it from Guide Beauty or Amazon for $50 (available in two shades).

Promising review: "The suction is awesome; I have moved this mirror every which way and it hasn’t come off once. I’m really pleased with how well it has held up on my vanity mirror. Bending over the countertop to apply my makeup in the morning was driving me wild. It took me a day or two to get used to the magnification, but that has actually been super helpful with applying mascara. I’m very pleased." —Jade

Olive and Lace Studio is a woman-owned Etsy shop run by Amanda, a wife, mom, and veteran makeup artist, creating digital resources to aid your own hair and makeup journey, whether you're a hobbyist or professional. 

Promising review: "I got this for my mom to provide an easy-to-understand foundation to makeup — she loved it! I love the design and graphics too, very elegant and streamlined." —Tara McMahon

Get it from Olive and Lace Studio on Etsy for $22.20. 

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

Gabriela Manjarrez is a staff writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who covers a variety of topics from beauty to home to travel, while having a special enthusiasm for K-beauty, quirky (but useful!) trinkets, and all things luxe and aesthetic.