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Promising review: "I've tried quite a few heatless curl options. This is by far the best one. It's comfortable to sleep in, it's long enough, bendable, and flexible. It gives me tight, beautiful curls. High quality and the satin is great for my hair. 10/10." —starrster

Promising review: "I love these, they really do help with new pop-ups 10/10 would recommend. You can even see all the gunk it pulls out the next day." —Ashley

Price: $11.99 (available in five colors) 

Promising review: "This is the best blush I've ever used it's super pigmented, it doesn't separate and all around it's just super great! I definitely recommend" —Nay

Promising review: "This mask smells amazing, and it leaves my hair feeling so soft and hydrated. I leave it in for about five minutes while in the shower. I love the scent and how affordable it is." —Cailee

Promising review: "Doesn't dry out my hands, and the vanilla scent is one of my favorite smells! It's so nice and light and not overpowering! It's a little more expensive, but the reason for why is obvious, it's worth a little extra for all the good this sanitizer does!" —Anna

Promising review: "The newest item going into my makeup routine is definitely this mist! Kept my makeup from caking all day long! Love this stuff!!" —squeb

Promising review: "I would totally buy this again. It works soo well, definitely recommend." —Allison

Promising review: "Looove this sponge! I have been using beauty sponges for 10 years, and this is the one I've repurchased the most. If you take care to wash it (I use it almost every day, so I wash it once a month lol), it can last super long. It is multi-use across the face with three different 'sides,' so it is well worth the already affordable price!" —poochina

Promising review: "I really like these clips, they're a pretty color, they don't get stuck, and they hold and and style my S waves perfectly while I do my makeup. 10/10 😊" —Cherry Pie

Promising review: "I really love this baked blush compared to its competitor. It is softer, creamier, and has better pigment. It gives a nice coat after you use it, so you don't even have to use a highlighter on your cheeks. This is definitely going to be a repurchase for me. Don't sleep on Milani." —Robin

Price: $12.99 (available in eight shades)

Promising review: "The best E.l.f. product yet! Other than their primer, E.l.f has my loyalty; this product leaves skin so clear and healthy looking and so natural! This is chef's kiss!" —Melanie

Promising review: "So I never used these types of products, nor do I leave reviews often. HOWEVER, I feel I must shout from the rooftops my love of this product! Around month four postpartum, I lost my hair in clumps, and around month seven, it started growing back. I had pathetic tufts of hair that would stick out from the front of my head. This wand helped me keep them down and hide them so well! I use it daily to cover my baby bird feathers as I like to call them. I'm gonna start buying this for all my pregnant friends as part of their baby shower gifts! It doesn't make my hair look greasy, as it is a very light formula. It just gently tames the wild hairs and keeps them at bay. Super easy to use, I even use it on my baby now as her hair is wild and it's perfect to tame her too. The packaging and applicator are perfect, easy to pop into any bag for on the go, but it does hold up pretty well for me and I dont have to touch up often if ever. 10/10 product." —Hannah banana 1228

Promising review: "I have tried all kinds of mascara and keep coming back to this one. It applies well, lasts all day, and you can't beat the price." —Doelle

Promising review: "Not even a week, and my dark spots on my legs are fading. I combined this one with the niacinamide. I have tried other products, but no such luck." —Tamara

Promising review: "This was the first brow gel I have ever purchased, and I have not found any better. I purchased the clear one, and it doesn't leave my brows white or chunky. It is always windy where I live, so this product keeps my brows looking groomed even when the weather isn't the best. The packaging, the quality, and the price are all top-tier. I hope they never discontinue this product because they knew what they were doing when they made this. 🔥" —Jessica

Promising review: "I am usually not one to leave comments/reviews but this stuff is worth it. I buy random hair stuff to try, notice it doesn't do anything and move on to the next and have been in this vicious circle for a while. This product finally took me out of the circle and I can confidently say it was WORTH every penny. My hair is wavy and I like to air dry it, so depending on the weather, my hair's mood and the moon it might look good, or I look like Hermione in movie 1. This stuff changed the game, my waves look textured instead of messy, and smell good too! I would recommend this to anyone because I truly believe it brings out the best in one's hair." —Georgia O.

Promising review: "This lip tint was super pretty and applied super well in one go! I wore it for about eight hours, and it lasted the entire day. It also has a decent flavor to it as well if you're someone who licks their lips a lot like I do." —Morgan

Promising review: "This product really helped with managing my hair. A lot of curl and body after use." —Felicia

Promising review: "I have more dry/sensitive skin and use a low-dose retinol. I needed something to help with sporadic breakouts without drying my face. I use this most days on my face and upper back, and my skin has never been clearer. It's made a huge difference. I'm getting more compliments on my skin, too. It doesn't strip it dry when I use it." —Steph

Price: $6+ (origianlly $8+; available in three sizes)

Promising reviews: "I always thought this was an unnecessary item since I can use my fingers to massage in shampoo, but after reading reviews, I thought I'd try it. What a game changer! My daughter had trouble thoroughly cleaning her hair, and this helps immensely. She has long ringlets and fine hair, but a lot of it, and this helps her get through it all on her own. My scalp gets irritated very easily, and this has greatly reduced my irritation. I have long, fine, 2b–2c curls, and I use small, circular motions to massage my shampoo in and have no issues with tangling. The best part is that this brush seems completely sealed. I've had it in the shower for months, hanging by the cord after each use, and there are no signs of mold or mildew at all!" —Tiffany

"I couldn't wait to try this when my order arrived. I haven't stopped massaging my scalp until I decided to write a review!! I bought this to use in the shower to help get my bar shampoo lathered to my scalp through my very thick hair... But I'm pretty sure I'm just going to use it while I'm working or watching TV. I'll probably just buy another one..." —FancyPantsTN

Promising review: "I just have to brag about this product. I have always applied eyeshadow by starting with concealer as a base, setting with powder, then eyeshadow. I broke my dominant arm a while back, and blending became very difficult for me. I had never used liquid shadow before because I assumed it would be difficult to work with — messy, sticky, tacky, etc. This product gave me the ability to do eyeshadow again while I had very limited mobility. I swear, you barely have to manipulate it for it to blend seamlessly. Anyone with any skill level can make this product blend into the skin flawlessly. It doesn't dry too quickly, but once it does, it is totally dry and doesn't leave tackiness. While I was struggling badly with my limited mobility, this product allowed me to do my makeup again and feel like myself with very little effort, which was all I could give at the time. I am so grateful I had this product during one of the hardest times of my life. I was very dependent on others for almost every other thing I had to do, but with this product, doing my makeup was something I was capable of, and it made my healing journey more bearable." —carleyc

Promising review: "Love this lip liner! I mainly use it as a liner rather than on my whole lip because I think it looks prettier that way. It doesn't take long to dry, and peeling off is quite fun. I love the shade 'MUAH-ve.' I'm like light-medium toned, and it's a beautiful dark pink/brown shade." —Rachel

Promising review: "I have tried many cleansers that claim to remove makeup. This one really works! It is gentle on the skin and very effective." —Camille

Price: $10.99+ (available in three sizes and a refill pack)

Promising review: "Of all the primers I have tried, cheap to expensive, this one is my favorite! It really does blur pores and fine lines. I use this on its own sometimes without makeup. Excellent product at the perfect price!" —Mandie

Promising review: "This setting spray kept my makeup in place and was not sticky. I highly recommend if you are looking for a setting spray to be a mainstay and to save you some expense." —Kristine

Promising review: "I love this product!! You can use a little or a lot it's buildable! All you need to use is your finger to apply. I'm actually going back to get some more!!" —Angela

Promising review: "I love this product! It smooths into the skin nicely and keeps it well moisturized. My skin feels great! I only need to use a very small amount, so it lasts for a while." —Kimberly

Price: $12.74+ (originally $16.99+; available in two sizes)

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