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Promising review: "Must add to your skincare routine!!!! Loved this product!  The mask was so cool and felt good on my skin. I slept with it on. Removed in the morning, and my skin felt well hydrated and had a smooth, dewy appearance. Skin felt hydrated.  Great price point!" —PTYPeaches 

Price: $5 for one mask (also available in a pack of four)

Promising review: "Absolutely delicious! This shower oil lingers on the skin wayyy after you’ve finished showering! It smells so delicious and leaves your body feeling so soft and smooth!" —GlitterBarbie12

Promising review: "I continue to repurchase this hairspray, it smells great, has a nice hold without the 'crunch', and doesn’t leave any residue in my hair. Even my husband reaches for it over his hair gel!"—ashleyscott

Promising review: "I LOVE THIS SPRAY. I have eczema and rosacea, along with general dry skin, and this spray is a godsend. It keeps my redness toned down and has really transformed my skin." —Aliciaaaaaaaa

Promising review: "This is my far the best blush I have ever used. It is so bendable. I am so obsessed with it. The color is pigmented but not overly done."—Sephora Customer

Promising review: "BEST EYE CREAM EVER. I had class at 8 a.m., and I’d wake up at 6 a.m., and I would only wear mascara, and my eye bags looked horrible until I began using this every morning. Looking back now, my eye bags had gotten better, and I did not look as dead as before." —heymango

Promising review: "I don’t think I’ll buy a different mascara ever again. It doesn’t smudge or flake, and it comes off so easily with water, you never have to scrub your eyes." —emilyxscott

Price: $15+ (available in two sizes and two shades)

Promising review: "I love using The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner! It’s been a game-changer for my skincare routine, especially in fading my post-acne marks. After consistent use, my skin feels smoother and more even, and the dark spots have noticeably lightened. It’s gentle enough for regular use, yet effective enough to make a visible difference. Highly recommend it if you're dealing with post-acne pigmentation or just want brighter, clearer skin!" —alimka14

Promising reviews: "BUY IT! I have really thick, coarse, wavy hair. I’ve also been cursed with seborrheic dermatitis. It’s so hard to get my medicated shampoo all over my scalp. This worked magic. I don’t think my scalp has ever felt so good!" —spasticsquirrel

Promising review: "Perfect for when I want a smooth under eye! Def add before your concealer to make it pop. So creamy and blendable"—pogibear

Promising review: "I’ve been struggling with redness and uneven skin color for a long time. This is the only product that has helped me. It's a must-have in my routine, and I will keep re-purchasing it. I love the texture and the way my skin feels after each application." —DorelaD

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Daniel Boan (seen above) says this about this peeling solution: "This is my first ever 'TikTok made me buy it' purchase... And I've been hooked ever since. I've been hearing about the wonders of alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids for a while now (they're chemical exfoliants, meaning they help dissolve and loosen dead skin cells instead of sloughing them off like a physical exfoliant), but never quite knew where to start. When I saw this taking over TikTok, I decided to give it a try.

I started off by applying a thin layer of the blood-red product to my face and braced myself for a slight tingling sensation, though it went away after about 30 seconds. Then I let it sit for eight minutes (Don't go longer than 10 minutes! This is potent stuff!), rinsed it off, and was ah-mazed by how instantly bright and smooth my skin looked afterward. It's now become a weekly treatment for me and will always have a permanent spot in my skincare routine."

Promising review: "HOLY GRAIL!! This is one of those affordable purchases that I feel has beaten the high-end stuff. This peel is sooooooo amazing for spots and acne, works miracles. If you have sensitive skin, please don't shy away from this peel, as there is a less concentrated version. 1-2 times a week of this peel will give your skin a complete glow-up." —fatooma95

Promising review: "i LOVE this primer. i usually stick to skin prep but was noticing poors in my t-zone, so decided to pick this up. i only need a pea sized amount and it leaves my base so smooth. my makeup lays beautifully on top of it and i definitely see a difference in my pores!"—KellenH23

Promising review: "Such a grail…perfect for refreshing your face when your skin feels dry but you don’t want to strip your skin by overwashing. Hydrating but very breathable and light." —em655

Promising review: "I absolutely love this lip serum! My husband compliments me every time I wear it. It lasts pretty decently long as well."—monikak88

Price: $14+ (available in two sizes and 15 shades)

Promising review: "I can't lie I was a little hesitant on trying this bc I was used to using WOW on my hair which is 4C. I can't lie, I love it, and to know it works better than other products, especially on those humid NYC days. Its awesome, no regrets what so ever."—ashleyscott

Promising review: "Lovely powder! Light matte veil & no cakey makeup. Also very clean ingredient list and safe for sensitive acne prone skin! I have rosacea and acne so ingredients matter to me a lot. This is great :)"—nadiyaloz

Promising review: "i am obsessed with this product!!! it is so convenient and i put all of my friends and family on to it!!!! my fav scent is confetti but i also love watermelon!!! 1000% recommend"—molls67

Promising review: "Woah I was surprised at how good this worked on the first try! Usually I have spots after I shave my legs but after I prepped with this stuff i didn’t get anything! Definitely excited for my scars to fade with this too"—signedstar

Price: $12+ (available in two sizes and four scents)

Promising review: "I have what I call “in between” skin. I just turned 40 so fine lines are coming up. However, I still have acne prone issues. This mask felt phenomenal!!!!!! Made my skin juicy, plump and very hydrated. It looked like I just had a facial. Will definitely buy again. And am looking to try other masks now"—MarisaJane

Promising review: "I absolutely loved this leave-in. My hair felt so soft and shiny after using it, which honestly surprised me. It’s lightweight and easy to spray on, doesn’t feel heavy or greasy at all. Combing through my hair after was so much easier too. Definitely one of my favorite products from this line."—Kanandamv

Promising review: "Love this product! I’m afraid I’m gonna collect them all. Love the texture. Balanced slightly heavy texture that is NOT STICKY. Love the scent and this one tastes a bit sweet."—melijuana4200

Promising review: "I have bleached long thick coarse hair and I love this shampoo! I use it with the Pureology hydrate conditioner and finish it off with the K18 leave-in spray (pink top) then air-dry. Despite getting my hair bleached every 3 months with this combo my hair is soft, shiny, bouncy and my waves are turning into beautiful soft curls."—SaSaTheSassy

Promising review: "Love this formula. Easy to build up, doesn’t give me raccoon eyes and it performs just as well even when it dries out. I have the most consistent and beautiful lashes with this mascara!"—paiged

Promising review: "You cannot go wrong with Caudalie. The lotion is moisturizing and not greasy, and smells great. The Lip conditioner is hydrating without being goopy."—SMPP1200

Promising review: "I got this to travel with but I ended up using it every day. It’s amazingly magical and I love that I don’t need anything to take off my makeup. I keep buying them when I need a little gift!!"—kasiagooch

Promising review: "I brought this product two days ago and it was amazing! I will definitely buy more. The second treatment did the trick and no scar on my face from acne. Keep making this please!"—BlackQueenof2

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