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Like a jelly blush, microcrystal bar soap, and nail "polish" that cures in the sun. Weird, I don't remember traveling to the future.

While this serum is designed to be less irritating, as with any powerful skincare product, it's important to start slow and patch test to see how your skin reacts. If your skin tolerates it, you can apply both morning and night after cleansing.

Promising review: "Honestly, buy it. I was skeptical about this serum, especially since it’s such a large bottle for so cheap, plus this was a leap of faith for me since I do have sensitive skin. I’ve been using this religiously for over a week now, and even after the first day, I could see and feel the improvement of my skin. I went from having small red breakouts to clear, even skin almost overnight. I’m not even wearing makeup now because I love the look and glow to my skin. I don’t even do reviews, but this product deserves it 100%. I will be purchasing again. BUY IT!" —Boogs

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to get it for $16.99).

Promising review: "One of the last lip balms you will ever need! These color options are stunning, the ingredients are next level, and my lips have never felt more hydrated. I would highly recommend picking up "Be Real" (clear) and one of the colored glosses on your first order (my favorite is "Be Bold" (burgundy)). You are going to love these balms. While you're at it, might as well pick up one for your BFF! The price point of this product is unmatched by any other product on the market." —Anna C.

Get it from Ulta for $11.99 (available in three Olipop flavors and six other shades).

Promising review: "They are amazing! I buffed out my nails, cleaned up the cuticle, cleaned them with an alcohol pad and then applied the nails. I used them with the beginner’s solid glue by the brand and cured it and then applied a top coat and cured. They literally look so good in person!! I just ordered the XS almond ones and will try those next. They feel very sturdy!" —Andrea Romero

Get a 150-piece set from Amazon for $26.99 (available in eight sizes/styles).

This set includes: 28 strips, one prep pad, one nail file, and one wooden stick. To apply the strips, just use your palm to warm them up. Once the strips are warmed, they can be easily pulled for the perfect fit on your nails. 

Note: If you live somewhere that doesn't get sun often, you can still use a UV lamp. You only need to pop your nails in for about five seconds!

Promising review: "These looked great and I got some compliments. I didn’t have any issues with them lifting like I have had with other brands. I hate the feeling of running my hands through my hair and then pulling out a few strands that got stuck in my nail sticker. I wore these for about 2.5 weeks. The only reason I took them off was my nail had grown out so much. The nail strips are awesome! Buy them!! I have already ordered another set and am converting from my old brand to these!" —Holly M.

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in 11 styles).

This is the first time I've ever seen a product like this. It's like a milky toner for your body, but it smells DIVINE. It has notes of vanilla bean, cedarwood, and Italian bergamot. To me, it smells like toasted marshmallows. It's not a sticky sweet smell; it has a slightly smoky depth to it from the cedarwood, so it's like sexy marshmallows? It's actually very moisturizing. I apply it after my lotion, and it absorbs very easily and leaves a lovely sheen on your skin. You don't need a lot, and it truly does last all day, too.

Promising review: "I love this. it feels so good on the lips, is moisturizing, and looks so natural on the cheeks for minimal makeup girlies. I want to buy every color and one for my mum and daughter! It feels so nice and bouncy, like mushy Jello or something." —Faepanx

Get it from Sephora for $28 (available in six shades).

Promising review: "I saw this product mentioned in so many articles about cheap products that are great. I don't know what took me so long to purchase this, but I am kicking myself for waiting!! My hair is DAMAGED. Beyond fried. I've bleached it so many times. I am consistently changing my hair color, and while the semi-permanent dyes don't hurt it, the bleach sure does! My hair always feels like straw. My hair looks and feels INCREDIBLE!!! It is so soft and I am just absolutely in love! This will forever be used by me from now on!" —Krystle Lee

And check out our Elizavecca CER-100 hair protein treatment review for more deets!

This serum also offers heat protection up to 446 degrees F, so it's great to apply before any heat styling. Plus! Reviewers compare this to the $44 Gisou hair oil!

Promising review: "Literally, the best hair product you can possibly get that is affordable and doesn’t leave your hair greasy — it makes it shiny and super soft. After I get out of the shower, when my hair is still damp, I put some on my ends and work the rest up into the top of my head. Sometimes I blow my hair dry after I get out of the shower and put it on, and then after I blow dry it, I put it on some more, and it looks absolutely beautiful — no greasy hair here. My hair type is fine and gets oily really fast, and yet somehow this product tames it a bit and keeps it looking healthy for days! Will purchase again and again!!!" —Tara Klein

Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in two sizes and five other formulas).

Promising review: "If I could rate this 10 stars, I would. It's super easy to use and dries quickly, leaving my lips vibrant and super soft like nothing is even there. After wiping your lips, the stain stays and is transfer-proof. I'm obsessed, and this was definitely worth it! Here I go to order every color lol." —Alana Ventrella

Get it from Amazon for $22 (available in 32 shades).

P.S. This reviewer recommends putting the lid back on when not using it because the air activates it.

Promising reviews: "I loved this! The fizzing effect exfoliated and deep cleaned my face...beyond facial smooth and bright! It felt nice during the treatment. I really sensed DEEP cleaning! I think it will be a nice weekly treat! I highly recommend it for the fun experience and the amazing results." —Amy Lynn Volansky

"I love love love this carbonated bubble clay mask! Ok so the packaging was very cute and simple, when opening up the jar, they give you this little spatula to help spread the mask. A little bit goes a long way! The texture is jelly-like and smells decent. Once on your face, you can feel it tingling and cracking cause it's creating bubbles on your face. When done, your face itself looks like a huge bubble; it's quite fascinating. I kept the mask on for 10 minutes. Afterward, I used wet hands to rub the product in, then I washed with warm water. After using this, my face felt amazing! Super soft and shiny, not oily or grimy at all. Will definitely buy again, 10/10 :)" —Erica

Check out a TikTok of the Tower 29 shimmer sticks in action!

Promising review: "I love this eyeshadow stick for a quick on-the-go eyeshadow option. I kept the little plastic cover for the top because it does dry down really fast. I didn’t need eyeshadow primer and it lasted all day and didn’t budge! Was not too hat to remove at night with micellar water. Will purchase more colors!" —xxpaperbagg

Get it from Sephora for $20 (available in eight colors).

Promising review: "I kept seeing this product on social media and finally decided to give it a try. I use this twice daily, and it’s been a couple of weeks, and I definitely noticed my pores have shrunk. I even apply it to my neck and chest area. Product is soothing, gentle on my skin (have extremely sensitive skin), no strong smell, cottons are soft, and did not cause any breakouts! It’s great for the value, and I’ll definitely be repurchasing these." —Ee El

Get a pack of 70 from Amazon for $18.90. 

Promising review: "This eye cream makes my eyes so soft, it has this luxurious feel that is better than any high-end product I have tried and for the cost? This stuff is unbelievable. I tried Ogee and all sorts of products that people swear by, but this one keeps my eyes hydrated and soft all night and lasts until the next day. It also isn’t greasy which I love. Since it has retinol I only put on at night and use a vitamin C serum by murad in the morning. I love this product! You can feel and see a different after one use." —AJ

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).

The OG buffing bar offers moderate-to-intense exfoliation that should only be used 2–3 times per week as tolerated. If you want an option that has mild-to-moderate exfoliation and can be used daily, you can try the Affogato L'Orange bar.

Promising review: "This bar is perfect for doing those really intense exfoliating sessions in your everything showers. I really feel like it’s taking off so much dead skin and has left my skin the perfect blank canvas for my body wash and moisturizer. I find that placing it into a sandwich baggie on the rim of my bathtub keeps it from sticking to my tub and also losing product." —edelprior

Fun fact: Finding a lotion that smells divine and actually hydrates your skin is a LOT harder than you would think! Most scented lotions sneak in alcohol to smell good, but end up drying your skin out in the long run, instead of hydrating it. Not this one, though! It smells absolutely scrumptious, and the silky texture feels so nice on my skin. It also absorbs really well. I don't have to spend much time rubbing it in (I got places to be). I also have Super Pink (my fav scent in their spray deodorant, btw) and Petal Bloom (smells like Ouai's Melrose Place), which are both such pretty "clean" scents. At this point, I need all of them. 10/10.

Get it from Target for $11.99 (also available in seven other scents). 

Promising review: "I've been using this stick sunscreen for almost two months now, and I absolutely love it. It's incredibly easy to apply and doesn't feel greasy or heavy on the skin. One of the best features is that it goes on clear, so there's no worry about a white cast or altering your makeup. Plus, it's perfect for reapplying throughout the day, even over makeup. The convenient, portable design makes it easy to carry with you wherever you go. Highly recommend!" —Hoda

The UPF 50+ rating is the same one that's used for sun protection clothing. You can read more about UPF, why it matters, and how it's different from SPF on the Skin Cancer Foundation website.

Promising review: "I purchased this product for sun protection while golfing, and I love it. The patches are invisible on your skin and feel super lightweight. They also last all day, even when you’re out in the sun and sweating. If you’re looking for extra sun protection, I highly recommend you get these patches!" —Amazon Customer

Note: This does contain SPF 25, but based on guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology, you should still wear a daily sunscreen with at least SPF 30!

Promising review: "I have rosacea, and it’s often accompanied by not just redness, but uneven texture and flaking.  I was genuinely shocked how easily and quickly this stuff went on, and how much better my skin looks! Being able to put something on that looks great without spending a ton of time prepping is amazing. My face feels soft and looks so much less red, and so much more even. Using this completely on its own looks better than any other expensive primer and foundation I've tried. I’m so happy I found this!" —S. K.

Get it from Amazon for $26+ (available in two sizes).

Just be sure to apply moisturizer afterward and sunscreen during the day!

Check out a TikTok of the Cyklar glycolic acid spray in action!

Promising review: "Convenient and efficacious. Better penetration than a lotion. Leaves skin smooth. I am so glad that I no longer need anyone’s hep to apply and acid on my back." —Ivor Urek

BTW, a lot of reviewers say they use this as part of their double cleansing routine. As the name implies, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice: first with an oil-based cleanser, and again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the yucky stuff out of your pores.

Promising review: "BEST OIL CLEANSER I SWEAR. I’ve gone through 3-4 bottles now and it continues to cleanse my skin AMAZING. It melts makeup, clears pores. Honestly it's heaven-sent. The first time I used it, it cleared a lot of my sebum and even now when I use it, it clears any dead skin and dirt I have, even when I don’t wear makeup. BUY IT, it's amazing. You can see all the dirt that came out of my face recently in the photo [above, right]." —rexichor

Get it from Amazon for $17.69 (also available in a mild formula for sensitive skin).

Promising reviews: "This product delivers exactly as promised and is incredibly easy to use. I suffer from dry skin and often apply various products to soften my feet. With this, I simply spray it on and immediately massage it in with my hands. The dead skin comes off effortlessly. There's no waiting time, and it's gentle on the skin. It leaves my feet feeling exceptionally soft. This has quickly become my new favorite thing." —KimT

"Wow, does this work amazingly! I discovered this from a TikTok video, and I am so pleased with how this works. It is literally like magic; my feet have never been this soft." —Brian

Check out a TikTok of Gold Bond in action. 

Promising review: "This cream has tightened the skin around my neck beyond my expectations. I’ve been using it daily (morning and evening) for over two months and still have product left. I’ve even tried it on my face, and it gives me a bit of a 'facelift.' I’m officially a Bond girl. A bit sticky to the touch after a few hours of wear, but that doesn’t bother me. Will order again." —AP Wang

Check out this TikTok of Mikayla Nogueira's review of this foundation.

Promising review: "This is my first time trying Korean makeup, and I’m very happy with my purchase! It feels like nothing I’ve ever tried before. I have oily skin, and this isn’t a matte product, but it’s not dewy either, which I love. It’s moisturizing, but not oily at all. I think any skin type can use it. It’s literally perfect. The application and the cushion made it go on my skin flawlessly. I wish I could give this 10 stars; it really exceeded my expectations! It will definitely be a staple in my makeup routine now." —Cathy

Get it from Amazon for $17.50 (available in 40 shades, a matte finish, a dewy finish, and mini sizes).

It's also vegan, cruelty free, made from recycled materials, and *doesn't* leave any gross fake tan smells!

Promising review: “I wish I had taken a before and after of my results but I was so excited that I forgot. Anyone who says it doesn't work just isn't doing it right. It WILL go on a grey/green color. You're supposed to let it sit between 1–4 hours and then wash it off. Over the next 24 hours, my skin got even darker and it's beautiful!! Super even color. Not orange. I LOVE IT. 10/5 stars." —Meg

Get it from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in five tanning levels and 12 styles).

Promising review: "This is the best mascara on the market. I checked out the reviews, and they were all raving about this inexpensive mascara. I was blown away by my first application. I'm not going to write a long, drawn-out review about this mascara. All I've got to say is it beats ALL THOSE EXPENSIVE HIGH-END mascaras on the market. It gives the look of false eyelashes but still looks natural. Would give it 10 stars if I could. I just love love love this mascara. Will never buy those other mascaras ever again. You won't be disappointed with this one. I'm in my '60s, and I do know a thing or two about makeup, or so I thought until I ran into this baby. Enjoy looking fabulous." —Havilla 

For more info and review pics, check out BuzzFeed Shopping editor Kayla Boyd's full Essence Lash Princess mascara review! 

Get it from Amazon for $4.97 (available in black, brown, and burgundy).

Promising review: "Best body wash I have ever found for very dry skin — I am a believer!!! Oh. My. Goodness. I cannot recommend this body wash enough. I would give it 10 stars if that was an option. I had my doubts that this could really be that different from other body washes. My skin is sooooo dry, and I have been struggling with trying to find a lotion that works, even with repeated applications per day. I saw that this body wash claimed to increase skin moisture. I have used this twice now, and I use an exfoliating glove to apply/scrub in the shower. When I got out and dried off, my skin was unbelievably smooth and...dare I say, had a nice subtle sheen to it that I have NOT seen in years. It was noticeably and significantly more moisturized. Usually, when I get out of the shower, my skin has a 'tight' feeling until I apply lotion/oil because it is dry. NOT with this product." —Shayna

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in versions for normal and rough/bumpy skin). 

Promising review: "My hair knots up really bad, and most brushes hurt so much that I was about to chop off my hair. I didn't think this brush would be different, but I was wrong! I absolutely love this brush and have recommended it to my family and coworkers. Gets through the knots with very little pain, only on my worst true rats nest on the back of my neck did I feel anything, where before that would bring me to tears. Would give more stars if it were possible!" —Brittany B.

Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "As someone who wears eyeliner daily, I look for formulas that are reliable, easy to apply, and long-lasting. This liner delivers on all three. It glides on smoothly without tugging and provides clean, precise lines with minimal effort. I experienced excellent wear throughout the day with very minimal smudging, even during long, busy days. The retractable design is a great added convenience. A dependable liner for everyday wear." —sabellee

Get it from Amazon or Sephora for $26 (available in nine shades).

Promising review: "WOW WOW WOW!!! I bought this hoping it would make my perfumes stick but it gave me so much more! It looks beautiful on my skin and it gives me an internal glow. My skin is and appears moisturized after applying after the shower and using the lotion from the same line. My skin is soft days later too! And the compliments! I’ve gotten so many compliments for the smell and how beautiful my skin looks." —B'Re

Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in three scents).

It has two heat settings (low and high), plus a cool air option, and it's designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2b–4c hair mentioned it working for them. 

Promising reviews: "This is a game changer! I used to blow dry my hair then use a curling iron/flat iron to straighten my hair. Not anymore. This blow dryer brush does it all. It is so easy to use. It gives me volume without product and my hair is smooth, soft and shiny. Bada bing bada boom. Oh, and it's not annoyingly loud. You'll love it. I know I do and I love telling people about it when they complement me on my hair." —Lorilee Bulak

Get it from Amazon for $49 (available in two colors and two barrel sizes).

I need Ms. Danessa to come to the front, please. Hands down the best setting spray I've ever used. I promise your makeup will not budge. I've walked in the park, sweating for six hours...makeup still in place. I've cried in the chair at the dentist's office, face still on point. I wear glasses, and my undereye makeup is still able to stay intact. It's gotten to the point that whenever the topic of makeup comes up in my friend group, I make sure to mention this spray and how wonderful it is. 10s across the board.

Promising review: "Danessa Myricks complexion products are indisputably game-changing staples for me and this mattifying spray is no exception. The finish it leaves is softly mattifying but not dry looking. It is stunning and lasts all day! I got a compliment on my makeup the first day I wore it! I want this in my makeup arsenal always." —Zanalee7

Get it from Sephora for $23+ (available in two sizes).

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