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Now repeat after me — “I do *not* have to just put up with keloids, strawberry bumps, or makeup melting off my face.”

As a resident writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team, I can't believe that I get to search the internet to help you find the best, most unique, life-changing products for my job.

The kit comes with ten toenail braces and the materials needed to apply them.

Promising review: "I never realized how curved and not-OK my toenails were. I thought the pain I had was just normal and a fact of life. Only when I read about the Curve Correct product did I realize that I had a major problem that could be resolved! Now I'm on the way to normal, flat toenails that DON'T grow curved into my skin!" —Jamie H.

Meiiyo is a small Black-owned and -founded business specializing in skincare for every skin tone. 

Promising review: "I love these pimple patches! They do such a great job at helping to get the puss out of my pimples. The package is beautiful, they are pretty thin and easy to put on. I would definitely buy these again when I run out, which is coming up fast." —C.A

Get it from Amazon for $16 (and shop all the Meiiyo pimple patches on their store page). 

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 of 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 (available in four styles and in a pack of two). 

Promising review: "One of the biggest complaints of my own self is how naturally oily my hair gets. I'm the type of person who absolutely has to wash my hair every. Single. Day. Immediately, mere hours after using the shampoo, I noticed how 'light' and airy my hair felt against my neck, shoulders, and face!! My hair stayed fresh ALL DAY! I have never had to double shampoo in a single day since." —Jesse or Sarah Lopez

Read more about how dry brushing exfoliates and helps promote circulation at Cleveland Clinic. And read more about lymphatic drainage at the Cleveland Clinic, too. 

To use, use gentle, stroking motions in an upward direction following lymphatic pathways.

Promising review: "I have been astounded by how nicely this has helped with drainage. My entire adult life, I have woken with a puffy face and a thick feeling in my throat that lasts for hours as I sip a hot beverage and clear my throat like I'm starting a cold engine.... Since starting to use this brush, I sip water while I brush and by the time I'm done, so is that thick pleghmy feeling! My skin is visibly lifted, and the bristles are so soft it almost feels like a massage. The handle is sturdy, and I'm very pleased with the quality considering the reasonable price. I tried it on my husband so he could feel the softness, and you could definitely see the difference from one cheek to the other!!! 😆" —Heather O'Sullivan

Get it from Amazon for $7.19 (also available as a two-pack). 

First Aid Beauty is a US-based small business that specializes in clean, fragrance-free, cruelty-free personal care products. 

Promising review: "I saw a dermatologist recommend this on TikTok, and I figured I’d give it a try. I have had red bumps on the back of my arms for as long as I can remember and have tried many things, so I didn’t have very high expectations. After one use, I could already see a difference! It says to use it 1–2 times a week, but I use it usually every other day, and I use Cerave rough and bumpy lotion after, and now my red bumps are almost nonexistent. This product has truly been life-changing, and I would recommend it to anyone struggling with red bumps! 10/10!" —Sydney

Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in four sizes and scents, including unscented). 

Psst — a lot of reviewers mentioned this also helped prevent peeling and itching!

Promising review: "I bought this product to take on our vacation. I am so glad I did. I got burnt on my lower legs and tops of my feet. I thought I had put enough sunscreen on. I didn't. That night, I woke with my legs and feet both burning and itching. The instant I put this on, I had relief. OMG, I cannot say enough about this stuff. Buy it. Keep it on hand. Great product. Thank you, Burt's Bees!" —D.S. 

Get it from Amazon for $7.20 (also available in a pack of three). 

Promising review: "This stuff is magic. I am not kidding you; this is my first Amazon review ever. Just a few weeks ago, my nails were brittle and peeling, I always had my nails done, and they were pretty much destroyed… then I saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a try, and I legitimately have never had healthier nails in my life! If you’re thinking about buying this… buy it!" —Jocelyn Nackley

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "Just tried this primer along with the E.l.f. Soft Glam Satin Foundation and I cannot say enough good things! The primer felt clean and light going on. This is hands down the best primer I have used. The two products are amazing. Def my new favs! Love love love!" —Cozette

Get it from Amazon for $7 (also available in a pack of two). 

Promising reviews: "I swear to you, this stuff is magical. My makeup never budges when I use this, and I don’t have to use that much. You can take it off with micellar water pretty easily, but I’m telling you I have ugly cried with this over my makeup, and my makeup stayed. the. same. It’s the best. It also has the nicest bottle; it sprays really evenly over your face, and if it has any flaw, it’s probably that it makes your makeup a little too dewy, but I usually use a little powder over the parts of my face I don’t want to be highlighted, and it works like a gem. Also definitely blurs my makeup very well. 10/10 would recommend!!!!" —Jennifier Moore

"I've fallen in love with this setting spray. It leaves the skin looking fresh, not shiny. It locks in makeup. The nozzle provides a very fine mist. I think it's replaced my Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray." —Michelle

Get it from Amazon for $12.75 (also available in a semi-matte version and in a pack of two).

Promising review: “This stuff works miracles. I have been dealing with a toenail issue for almost 25 years. I’ve been using it for two weeks now, my nail is night and day. Sooooo grateful! Trust it, it will work. Have patience!" —Aiy Gates

Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (also available with nail files, in a patch version and in packs of two).

This product does not promise to work overnight. Apply this daily 2–3 times a day as long as needed. Be sure to be patient as the healing process takes time!

Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic.

Base Laboratories is a small biz that offers aftercare solutions for piercings, ingrown hair, and more.

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jordan Grigsby has tested this herself and says:  "Last year I got a dermal piercing on my chest, and since literally just about every piercing I've ever gotten has grown a keloid on it, I should have known my dermal would eventually, too. I got the piercing in February of 2023, and around May, I noticed a nasty, stubborn little bump making a guest appearance on my piercing. 🙄 I had written about this stuff a few times, so the light bulb went off, and I immediately bought it. I consistently used it twice a day, and it gradually disappeared, literally like magic, within a month. Keloids are a serious nightmare, and I'm so glad that I found this stuff. I even *accidentally* ripped it out in November and immediately grabbed this to prevent a keloid from forming, cuz I just knew it'd get infected. To my surprise, no keloid, nada. You do have to be patient and consistent; this is NOT an overnight miracle, but it's worth it. I also suggest that you continue to use it for like another week or two even after your keloid goes away juuust in case it tries to sneak back into your life. I haven't had issues with my piercing since, and no more have grown."

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (also available in a pack of two or three and an option with saline gel).

And then, as if it couldn't get any better, it incorporates hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and olive oil to keep things nice and hydrated so your skin doesn’t feel stripped. 

Promising reviews: "If you're someone who has sensitive skin like me, this product is for you! I highly recommend it. I learned about this product on TikTok and decided to try it out. It's worth the money. The smell is not overbearing, and it reminds you of a refreshing citrusy fruit. I'm very particular about trying skincare products, but this is your go-to. It will have your face feeling refreshed and clean, and there's no white cast." —Elisabeth L. 

"I love this because it’s inexpensive, effective, AND you get two of them in a pack. Will 100% buy again." —Mallory 

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $15.49+ (also available in packs of three, four, and five, as well as with accessories like a bag or a soap holder).

So, after writing about this a couple of times and suffering through a number of heat waves this summer, I decided to finally add it to my cart during Prime Day. I was interested in it because of its cooling properties, and it is cooling, but it was just too subtle for my liking. However, I decided to keep it because it truly is a wizard at keeping body odor in check. I always forget to put on deodorant after I shower, and during the summer time, it becomes very clear in a very embarrassing way. But after using this, the smell is SO much less intense than I know it can be, which gives me the lil' reminder I need to throw some on, without feeling horrible that I was possibly stinking up the joint.

Promising review: "When I say this works for BO, it’s magic. For someone living in a hot state, working in a hot job, always working out and sweating, this product keeps you in check ALL DAY! No skin irritants, no dryness, and I feel clean. The mint isn’t strong, so you can feel the tingle, but not for long. I let it sit on my skin for at least three minutes before rinsing off. Best soap ever! I will continue to use this. Forget Dove antibacterial, forget Dial, BUY THIS!" —Shelby

Get it from Amazon for $15.18 (also available in 10 other styles).

Megababe is a woman-owned small business!

Promising review: “Works amazing. Doesn’t really have an odor and helps keep me dry and from getting rashes under and around my boobs from my bras and bathing suits. This is my second time purchasing this product an it will not be my last. I love that I’ve found this company that has such great practical solutions to many of my feminine issues." —JMJA Family

Check out a TikTok of the dry shampoo in action. 

Promising review: "Will be buying again!! This is a fantastic product. I have incredibly thin hair that gets very oily very easily. This is the first product that I’ve tried that actually works! I am so very happy!" —NaNaKeKe

Get it from Amazon for $18+ (available in three versions and in a pack of two or three). 

Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief.

Check out a TikTok of the eye drops in action. 

Promising review: "I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was so happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." —Angela Leonard

Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, but I’m so glad that I purchased this. I finally cut my hair short after losing so much hair and thinning. I have a lot of spots where you can see the hair thinning, but this has covered it all. I bought the dark brown, and I put it at the roots. I’ve been so self-conscious for years using this product is helping me so much." —Wendy 

Get it from Amazon for $17.95+ (available in 14 shades and three sizes). 

Londontown is a small business that primarily sells nail care.

Promising review: "This refreshes my worn-out manicure very well. I apply this as a topcoat over my old manicure. It respreads and smooths out the polish and leaves it fresh and shiny. It's a bit pricey, but it does save me a lot of time and trouble not having to repolish my nails." —SoniaSophia

Promising review: "When I first saw this, I actually laughed at myself for even considering it. I put it on a 'maybe' wish list, and hubby ordered. We put in two batteries and easily set it up. Wow! The little light on the magnifying glass made it much easier to see my little toenails. Wish the magnifying glass were a bit bigger, but it’s good enough. The little fan is a fast little sucker! If they upgrade this product in the future, I’d hope they would put a cage around the blades. It won’t cut you if you get a finger in the blades, but you’ll feel it a little. I’ve painted my toenails more than I ever did before since it’s so much easier now." —ASConner

And don't feel limited to your feet — these pads can also work for warts on other parts of your body, like your hands.

Promising review: "I had a hideous wart on one of my left toes that just wouldn't go away. I tried cutting it off and applying a peeling solution on it, but it came back with a vengeance. It was a cause of irritation and embarrassment that I couldn't even wear slides or flip-flops over the summer. Until I found this product. Without even a month of using these medicated pads, the wart is gone! I have no complaints about the adhesion because it was completely intact after 48 hours of putting it on, despite getting it wet a lot ( I shower twice a day). Within a week of using these, the tough top of the wart started to peel off with the medicated pad. I decided to continue using the medicated pad to ensure the roots of the wart go away as well. Now, there are NO traces of the wart at all! I am super happy about this product and recommend it to whoever needs to get rid of an embarrassing wart." —Elaine Corpin

You can grab a pumice stone or foot file on Amazon! 

Promising reviews: "I saw this product on TikTok. My feet were sort of rough and I used it as directed, and after four applications my feet are baby smooth." —Coresa

"Easy to use, incredibly effective, and did not irritate my skin. I also appreciate that it doesn’t have a scent. I have neuropathy in my feet from fibromyalgia and my calluses were deep into the layers of my skin on the side of my foot and the tops of my toes, right above the nails. I wasn’t sure if this product would help but I was willing to give it a chance. After one use, I was able to remove most of the calluses with little pain. I’m incredibly impressed with this product and would buy it again." —Steve Shepherd

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three scents, in a pack of two and a combo pack with a foot file).

Promising review: "I bought this after seeing an ad on TikTok. I'm skeptical, but I’m a sucker for this kinda stuff, but it is genuinely amazing. I tested it on all the different areas of my body. It didn’t do a thing to my well-exfoliated palm, but my face, legs, LIPS… baby soft with big balls of dead skin coming off. Like one of those Korean exfoliating gloves, but you don’t have to scrub as you do with those. You just gently rub it in, and your dead skin peels away. I even had a weird callous on my arm that kept regrowing, and it smoothed it down so cleanly. This stuff is truly magic. Just WOW." —Nellie

Get it from Amazon for $15 (also available in four other formulas). 

Promising review: "I used this product years ago and had the most amazing skin, but I assumed it was mostly genetics. Now that my skin is showing signs of aging, I decided to give it another try — and I’m so glad I did. My skin is transforming daily. They say your skin can rebuild itself, and it really does — especially when you remove the buildup of dead skin cells. I’ve been using it morning and night, and I genuinely look younger. My skin feels polished, my pores are noticeably smaller, and I need much less makeup. Such a fantastic product — highly recommend!" —Sweet Caroline 

Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic.

Maple Holistics is a small business that specializes in beauty products with all-natural ingredients. Check out a TikTok of the biotin shampoo in action. 

Promising review: "I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery, and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo, as recommended by my doctor. It doesn’t make your hair grow by washing it, but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on), and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever." —Diane J. Huff

Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in eight scents, four sizes and a pack of two).

Psst — reviewers mention this is most effective when paired with a scalp massager to work it into their roots! 

Several reviewers say they just throw theirs right in the washing machine to clean it! They also make a smaller one designed for the bikini area and a long, narrow back scrubber for hard-to-reach areas. 

Promising review: "MAGIC. HOLY CRAP I LOVE THIS MIT! This cleared up 80% of the “chicken skin” I have INSTANTLY after one use. Also it took off way more dead skin than any scrub I’ve ever used. I never write reviews so I had to when I got this and loved it." —Cheyanne

Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in six colors and as a two-pack). 

Just FYI — Reviewers with thick hair are a bit split on the effectiveness of this product for them, with some reporting amazing results and others saying this was not for them, including one reviewer with 4C hair.

Dae is a small business that specializes in haircare and styling products. 

Check out a TikTok of the taming wand in action.

Promising reviews: "I’ve tried numerous products for taming baby hairs, especially post-partum, and this is hands down the best thing I’ve tried. It also smells incredible! Love the size of the styling wand!" —Completely happy customer! 

"LOVE!!! It doesn't make hair greasy, it gets rid of my super frizzy hair, and smooths it down. Easily applied and the applicator is super functional. I love and will definitely buy again for the price! Super good look to it." —Devon Reid

Bask and Lather is a woman-owned small biz that specializes in natural products made from 100% organic ingredients.

And check it out on TikTok! This reviewer not only wore it all day, but they even went to the gym, and their edges 👏🏾DID👏🏾NOT👏🏾MOVE👏🏾!

But you certainly don't have to lay your edges down at all! For more on this, check out "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."

Promising reviews: "Definitely works with no residue left behind and lasts ALL DAY! The only product that won’t get greasy and lift after a few minutes!! I love it! Will be buying again." —Ms. T

"My curls are very stubborn. No matter how much Eco styling gel I used when putting my hair in a puff or ponytail, the curls would still pop out. This edge control looks nice and sleek while giving my hair shine and holding my curls down all day!" —Brandi

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says: "I started using this myself a few years back, 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 "OK, 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."

Check out BuzzFeed's full review of Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer for more deets.

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

Promising review: "I absolutely love these pore pads! They are super easy to use and feel very gentle on my skin. After just a few uses, I noticed my pores looked smaller and my skin felt smoother and cleaner. They also help remove leftover dirt and oil after cleansing, which makes my face feel extra fresh. The pads are well-soaked but not dripping, and they don’t irritate my skin at all. I also like that they leave my skin feeling hydrated instead of dry or tight. For the price, you get a great value, and the container lasts a long time. I’ve added these into my daily skincare routine and will definitely be repurchasing. Highly recommend for anyone looking to improve pore appearance and keep their skin feeling clean and refreshed." —Allyson Covington

Get it from Amazon for $15.12 (also available in five other formulas).

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Negesti Kaudo uses this and says: "I got a facial a couple of years ago, and I could tell something was different about my extractions, so I asked the aesthetician to write down the name of the product. I went home and immediately bought this! I LOVE IT. I love it more than any other skincare tool that I own. This thing gets gunk out like nothing I've ever tried before, and the first time I used it, I was absolutely disgusted. But I kept on using it. I don't have much acne, but I do have oily combination skin and visibly clogged pores, so this has been a lifesaver when I don't have time to visit an aesthetician. You have to use it while your face is still wet, so after washing your face or even using toner, and you just start scraping. Make sure you have a paper towel near (and maybe a camera) because you will be amazed and disgusted all at once, but you will literally never stop using. I use mine every other day to once a week if I'm having skincare issues, but it also does a great job with monthly use (it's just much grosser)! I follow mine up with Clinique's Clarifying Lotion 3 and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel!"

Promising review: "Don't doubt it, a staple in skincare. I got this little device from a TikTok and decided to give it a try. I never knew I needed it until the first time I tried it. The vibrations magically bring up all the stubborn blackheads you can’t reach with just your fingers, especially if you have acrylics like me." —Paige Chaney

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors and in a waterproof version).

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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.

The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.