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24-07-2025
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46 Beauty Products You'll Forever Be Glad You Purchased
Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil to dissolve makeup residue, blackheads, and excess sebum *without* clogging pores or over-drying skin. Reviewers say that they could actually see the oils and gunk leaving their face — kinda gross, very satisfying, and a major slay. A viral deep collagen overnight mask — if you've been looking for the ultimate glass skin hack, this is it. The mask goes on white, and once your face has absorbed all the collagen, it turns transparent. Leave it on while you relax for a few hours or even overnight as you sleep, and your face will be super hydrated, firm, and glowy afterward. A painless, mint-flavored teeth-whitening pen to help remove years of staining, and it takes only 30 seconds to apply! Plus, they won't cause sensitivity like other options (*cough* Crest Whitestrips) can. Your teeth will become so white, you'll never want to stop smiling — c'mon, show off those all-natural veneers. L'Oreal's Lumi Glotion — this illuminating moisturizer enhances your skin's natural glow with its shimmering color tint so you can achieve that ~sun-kissed~ look without having to roast in the heat for hours. Reviewers say it's just like the Drunk Elephant bronzing drops — and maybe even better! A pack of 40 acne patches so you can tackle that pesky pimple head-on. These discreet patches help conceal pimples and prevent you from picking at them while the hydrocolloid absorbs the gunk inside — so they can actually heal faster! They're great for daytime or overnight use. Or LivaClean Superstar pimple patches that are so cute, you might not even be that mad at the next pimple you get since you'll have an excuse to put one of these bad boys on. They look just like Starface patches, but for a fraction of the price — and reviewers say these work way better for shrinking blemishes and helping them heal! Plus, nose pore patches to remove the grime and excess oil in your nose that are begging to be released. Just leave it on overnight and take it off in the morning to see all the goop and gunk it pulled out, plus your clearer, smaller pores. Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Hydrating Multi-Balm if you crave that "post-shower feeling" and ✨ glow ✨. This K-beauty product deserves a spot in your arsenal ASAP because it combines the power of lip balm, eye cream, primer, and MORE — what?! Its salmon complex and collagen formula helps reduce fine lines and can keep your skin hydrated for 48 hours. OK, fine, I've convinced myself to buy one. Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence, a cult-favorite for good reason: It soothes dehydrated skin and reduces dullness, and it's perfect for ALL skin types, even if you have oily skin! Don't worry, no snails were harmed in its making (so Gary, you're safe). And Cosrx Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer if you want to look and feel positively radiant. This wonder product locks in moisture to plump, hydrate, and soothe parched skin. A vegan under-eye brightener that helps reduce dark circles and balance bluish tones using hyaluronic acid and shea butter (that'll also nourish and hydrate skin!). Reviewers praise the results at this low price and compare it to *much* pricier brands! So if you've been staying up well past your bedtime for the past week watching your fave TV show (and it shows around your eyes), this miracle cream will come to your rescue. A stainless-steel skin spatula with vibrations that'll scrape all the gunk from your face, bringing out blackheads, dirt, and oils from your pores! For less than $20, think about how much you'll save instead of going for a facial! An eyelash comb to separate your lashes when your mascara clumps up after applying. Just brush this through a few times, and you're good to go! The bestselling, cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara, which enhances your beautiful lashes with its cone-shaped fiber brush, with such dramatic (+ clump-free) results, you won't need extensions or falsies ever again. Reviewers swear it delivers the same (if not better) results as name-brand mascaras for less than $5 — the 250,000+ 5-star ratings don't lie! An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask to treat your dry and damaged hair that's been bleached, dyed, or heat-styled one too many times. Just massage it in, let the collagen and ceramide 3 formula work its magic, and rinse after 5–20 minutes to see some luxurious locks. A bottle of nail and cuticle care oil that can help renew your fingernails after years of nail biting or peeling off acrylics. If your nails are prone to cracking or peeling, the vitamin E and jojoba oil formula will help keep them hydrated and strong! A lil' polar bear hydrating eye stick formulated with Icelandic glacial water, moss and seaweed extracts, and niacinamide to address dark circles, lines, and puffiness — all without oils. If you feel like *nothing* gets rid of those all-nighter eye bags, this might just be your savior. For a top-notch experience, use after refrigeration to help better reduce puffiness! A travel-friendly dry shampoo powder to mattify your roots and hair so no one will know that you haven't washed your mane in a week 😉. Tap the powder into your roots and gently rub it in, and it'll soak up excess oil, leaving your strands feeling as fresh and full as ever! Nyx Brow Glue so you can sculpt your arches to craft your desired shape, volume, and texture. From natural to feathered brows, you can achieve anything with this baby. It doesn't get tacky or flaky like other glues *and* holds up well against sweat! A moisturizing TirTir milk toner if your skin needs a little hydration boost before moisturizing or putting on makeup. It's formulated with chamomile, which reduces redness and irritation, and rice bran extracts to help even skin tone and enhance brightness. A trio of hydrating lip sleeping masks, notably very similar to the Laneige ones (but much more budget-friendly). Each mask nourishes, hydrates, and smooths out your lips overnight, thanks to the berry extract and vitamin C formula — and you get three flavors to try in one set! Your pout will look so supple, it'll leave even Angelina Jolie jealous. Or a soothing (and also Laneige-similar) Jelly Lip Melt that looks like those delicious Jell-O cups we had as kids — ah, the nostalgia. It'll add some gloss to your lips and leave 'em feeling hydrated and plump all day long. A shampoo bar with strengthening rice water protein that'll not only leave you with clean, luscious locks but also encourage hair growth! Reviewers with thin and fine hair love this bar because they say it makes their hair feel fuller, and it can also help with dryness and brittleness. Plus, if you're in your "save the environment" era, it's vegan, zero waste, and 100% compostable. A spray bottle of quick-dry hair and body glitter capable of turning you into a fairy princess because you'll be ✨ shimmering ✨ from head to toe. Reviewers also love that it washes off easily — which, for glitter, is basically unheard of. Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow, aka a godsend for your pores. Formulated with hyaluronic acid, watermelon extract, and cactus water, this toner not only locks in moisture and helps minimize the appearance of pores and wrinkles but also exfoliates and decongests your skin with PHA and BHAs! True to its name, it'll also leave you with a gorgeous dewy glow. ✨ Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm if your face always feels icky even after you've cleansed and removed makeup. Not only will this magical balm (formulated with pearl barley and vitamin E) remove a full face of makeup, but it's also designed to leave ZERO residue or oiliness. On top of that (as if things couldn't get any better), it helps brighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation. Etude House's Soonjung 2x Barrier Intense Cream, because K-beauty for the win, duh, and with good reason! If you're a victim of dry skin, suffer no longer because this TikTok-fave magical cream will strengthen your skin's barrier to better retain moisture! Wave goodbye to your dry, irritated skin and hello to your smooth, hydrated face. Briogeo leave-in conditioning spray if frizzy hair is the bane of your morning routine. Just spritz it into your damp locks and your dry strands will be revived, leaving you with a shiny, smooth mane. A mini macaron gel manicure kit for when you glance at your nails and think, "Yeeesh," but you're traveling or simply don't have the time to go to the salon. With this cute and convenient kit, you can give yourself a mani from the comfort of your own home or hotel! A bottle of thermal color-changing nail polish because sticking to one color of polish is so blah. Your nails will magically change colors depending on the temp! Or holographic nail polish that'll make your nails shine almost as bright as you. It may not be gel polish, but reviewers swear it lasts a reaaally long time and say it's even better than OPI and Essie! A spray bottle of Verb Ghost Oil designed to tame frizz and flyaways, especially for those who have coarse, thick locks. Next time someone asks how you got your hair like that, just give them a lil' flip and say, "Oh, it was the ghost." An exfoliating mitt that buffs away all those dead, dry skin cells with its viscose fiber material, leaving you smooth as butter. This bb has the gripping power that loofahs and chemical exfoliants don't have, so it does a way better job of removing all the dead flakes. And afterward, your bod will absorb all your moisturizers and lotions even better! Budget-friendly E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer, which glides effortlessly onto your skin and blurs your pores, creating the perfect base layer for your makeup to grip onto. Its squalane formula keeps your skin hydrated while looking matte, and reviewers find it *quite* similar to Tatcha's Silk Canvas primer and other big-name brands — without the $$$. A velvety lip tint that'll give you the soft matte look you so desire (without feeling heavy or drying out your lips). Its precision applicator makes it super easy to layer on; plus, it lasts ALL day, so you won't waste any time having to retouch! The Flick Stick, a waterproof eyeliner stamp that creates a perfect wing every time! If you're like me and always have to redo it a bajillion times, this is SO worth it. No more wasting eyeliner and running late to plans; all it takes is one stamp on each side and you're DONE! First Aid Beauty's KP body scrub to gently exfoliate dry and rough bumps, especially those caused by keratosis pilaris (aka "strawberry" or "chicken" skin). This scrub can also help decongest pores and remove dead flakes. It's vegan, cruelty-free, and safe for all types of skin! A plant-powered vitamin C serum that helps to even your skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Over 94,000 (!!) reviewers have given it 5 stars for its truly magical results, and many love it as a budget-friendly alternative to pricey faves like SkinCeuticals. A bottle of silicone-free L'Oréal Eight Second Wonder Water to magically transform dry, frizzy hair, leaving it soft and silky in just — yup, you guessed it — eight seconds! Apply it in the shower after you shampoo, massage it in to let the lamellar formula work its magic, then rinse it out! A miraculous dark circles concealer that provides medium coverage and lasts for up to 12 hours without feeling heavy or looking cakey — score! It's perfect for when you "accidentally" stayed up until 6 a.m. watching Succession, but you can't have your boss knowing, because your tired under-eyes will instead look bright and rested. An adorable TonyMoly exfoliating stick for removing whiteheads, blackheads, and excess sebum. You can just rinse it off with warm water when you're done, so no need to buy those costly one-time-use pore strips! Maple Holistics biotin shampoo that nourishes your scalp so your locks can grow in thicker than ever with its keratin, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, and — of course — biotin formula. If your hair is thinning, this stuff can be transformative over time. O'Keeffe's hand cream, a tried-and-true savior for extremely dry, cracked hands. It's a concentrated moisturizer (unscented and non-greasy!) that'll actually keep 'em hydrated instead of wearing off after an hour. A skin solution that can be used anywhere you routinely remove hair, whether that be your 'pits or down there. 🤫 Use it right after shaving or waxing to get rid of bumps, ingrown hairs, and rashes. Cruelty-free Thank Me Later eyeshadow primer to make your eyeshadow *pop* and enhance the color. It also combats oil and prevents creasing, and reviewers say their eye makeup lasts all day thanks to it! It's comparable to MAC Paint Pot, but your bank account will ~thank me later~ if you get this one. A powerful 2% BHA salicylic acid exfoliant that helps remove dead skin, shrink and unclog pores, and smooth wrinkles. Soooo many reviewers rave about it clearing their acne and reducing breakouts, too. Talk about benefits on top of benefits!
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09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Zara McDermott's glowy skin hack includes £30 L'Oreal moisturiser that's now £13
Zara McDermott has shared a clever hack to creating glowy summer skin using only two products, and her £30 L'Oreal Replumping Water Cream is now £13 in Amazon's Prime Day sale Creating the perfect summer skin is all about two things; hydration and glow. We all want a base that feels lightweight, comfortable and easy to wear whilst still giving us some added radiance, which is why we're loving this clever skincare hack that Zara McDermott shared on her Instagram recently. Zara used only two products to create the look; the L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion and the L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Filler Replumping Water Cream, and although Zara herself is an ambassador for the brand, she revealed she'd spotted the hack going viral elsewhere and had to try it out for herself. If you're keen to copy her look, now is the ideal time as both products have landed in the Amazon Prime Day sale, with the Glotion slashed from £12.79 to £8.99, whilst the Replumping Water Cream has a huge 54% saving, taking it from £29.99 to £13.79. Whilst it's obviously nothing groundbreaking to be wearing a moisturiser and a glow enhancer, the two can often be tricky to pair together, with some glow serums not sitting well over the top of your moisturiser. However Zara's hack involves blending the two hydrating products together, which avoids separation and patchiness that can happen when you try to layer them. That's why the L'Oréal Paris Replumping Water Cream is the perfect pick for this technique, as it has a non-greasy finish, not to mention a handy press down top which lets you mix the two together on top of the moisturiser, creating minimal waste. Zara showed how quick and easy it was to do, by pumping some moisturiser into the top of the pot before adding a healthy squeeze of the L'Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion and mixing it together with her finger. She then applied it directly onto her face using just her fingers to blend it all together, before sharing her amazement at the results. Zara's face had an instantly smoother look and a more radiant glow, whilst still looking like she was wearing nothing at all, giving her skin the perfect natural glow for summer. Whilst now is a great opportunity to snap up the two products in Amazon's Prime Day sale, there are other options that are also discounted right now that you could swap out instead. The ICONIC London Underglow Blurring Primer is currently £18.75 down from £25 on LookFantastic, and is a great alternative to the Glotion, offering protection from blue light and giving a soft focus glow. The Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream is now £46.40, down from £58, and protects your skin from environmental aggressors whilst repairing your skin barrier. Meanwhile the Bubble Skincare Level Up Gel Moisturizer is always affordably priced at £9.99, with both moisturisers featuring a similar push down top that's perfect for recreating Zara's glowy mixture.
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26-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Just 34 Beauty Products Under $25 That Will Give You The Results You've Been Wishing For
Terez & Honor eyelash serum to help grow those lashes to new heights! Just apply this along the lash line every night to help give you the natural falsies look. Plus, this works on your eyebrows as well! L'Oréal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water for those of you who don't have the time *or* the money to be sitting in a salon chair all day but still want some luscious-looking locks. Leave this lamellar water treatment in for 8 seconds, yes... 8 seconds only, and rinse out for silkier, shinier, healthier-looking hair. An Anua pore-clearing cleansing oil that'll visibly remove any makeup, sunscreen, or excess sebum from your long day. This K-beauty product (formulated with soothing heartleaf extract) is perfect for anyone looking to double cleanse, and it'll glide on your face so smoothly. A waterproof eyeliner stamp if you know all too well the struggle of making the left eyeliner match the right eyeliner only to find that you went overboard and turned yourself into a raccoon. Thanks to this, all you need to do is stamp the wing on the outer corner of your eye and flip it over to the fine tip to finish off the job! A cruelty-free extreme hold eyebrow gel, a nonsticky formula that's literally called "The Brow Glue" — and for good reason because it holds for up to 16 hours! This will keep those little hairs in place and on fleek without any flaky residue throughout the day. L'Oreal's Lumi Glotion you can use as a luminous base under your other makeup products or use on those no makeup days where you just want a natural glow. This has glycerin and shea butter for extra moisture and reviewers even say this is better than the Saie Glowy Super Gel and the Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi drops! E.l.f.'s Halo Glow Liquid Filter that definitely gives Charlotte Tilbury's Flawless Filter a run for its money. It's a fraction of the price and still gives you that glowy, dewy look because of the hydrating hyaluronic acid formula. I Dew Care Dry Shampoo Powder if your hair is looking like it's been a while since wash day. Tap this on to say goodbye to greasy roots and make it look like your hair got a nice lil' refresh. Plus, this is TSA-friendly which makes it great for traveling. Or a root touchup powder to help you put off yet another expensive hair appointment when those grown-out roots seem to be growing a little too fast. This is super easy to use, lasts until your next shampoo, and SO many reviewers say it blends great and looks natural. Essence Lash Princess lengthening mascara, which is UNDER $5 (yaassss) but will still give you some lovely-lookin' lashes. This cruelty-free formula achieves that va-va-voom volume without messy clumping and is even sweatproof! TBH, high-end mascara could never beat the length you get for the price you pay! A Maybelline Instant Rewind Concealer for anyone who's tired of looking... tired and dealing with dark circles. This buildable formula is easy to swipe on thanks to its cushion applicator, and it's infused with haloxyl which helps tighten the skin! The Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener — it's a lightweight color-adapting formula infused with hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish the skin and give you a radiant glow. This seamlessly blends into the skin and brightens those under eye circles making it look like they were never there in the first place! And, Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel formulated with caffeine and hyaluronic acid to help your undereyes look a whole lot brighter and less puffy. As Katy Perry once said... "I'm wide awake." A Denman Hair Brush with smooth bristles that help shape curls and make sure you don't have any tangles in the process of doing so. This isn't just a regular brush, it's a ~cool~ brush that is especially loved by those with the curliest of curls! Embryolisse's Lait-Crème Concentré if you've been on the hunt for a moisturizer that won't pill under makeup. Look no further, my friend, because this is a face cream, primer, and face mask all in one! It's got aloe vera to soothe your skin and soybeans help to lock in moisture so you'll A brightening facial scrub that helps refine your skin's texture with lemon peel and French green clay, while the Madonna lily and sea kelp brightens and softens. Smooth, glowy skin is in your future! A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars — vitamin C, turmeric, and hyaluronic acid work together to help reduce the appearance of dark spots on the face and body. Whether it's post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or just dark armpits, this soap helps to give you a more even skin tone. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask with collagen and ceramide 3 to treat hair that's been through intense heat or sun damage. Use this in between your shampoo and conditioner and leave it in for five minutes — soon enough, you'll be callin' your hairdresser to cancel that hair appointment because you now have silky smooth hair. A paraben-free self-tanner that applies evenly without any streaks and in one hour's time, you'll be looking like a bronzed beauty! Plus, it doesn't have that fake tanner smell that some other tanners do. 👀 A powerful Paula's Choice 2% BHA salicylic acid exfoliant, which can help even out skin tone and unclog pores, but won't leave you feeling stripped or bare. The salicylic acid helps shed extra layers of dead skin and the green tea extract reduces redness. Your skin will thank me (and Paula, too). A bottle of Bio-Oil Multiuse Skincare Oil with vitamin E and chamomile oil to help reduce the appearance of acne scars or stretch marks. This can help boost collagen production and rubs on soooo smooth. Cosrx Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence — you probably didn't think that anyone could convince you to put something on your face that has to do with snails, but boy, does this work hard to help repair dark spots, hydrate dull skin, and rejuvenate damaged skin. Many reviewers said they were skeptical at first, but once they used it, they loved the glow it gave them! SkinSmart's Facial Cleanser Spray with hypochlorous acid that targets acne-causing bacteria and reduces redness. Many reviewers use this right after a workout or throughout the day and say it has helped their face stay clear. Plus, it's super gentle, so it'll leave you feeling refreshed without irritating the skin. A Dermasuri exfoliating mitt you'll be able to see immediate results with, because dead skin will just clump up and roll right off your arms and legs as you use it. Reviewers have said that this helps with keratosis pilaris (those annoying little red bumps) and is a miracle for achieving smoother skin. Vanicream, a face and body moisturizer that has been going viral on TikTok because it's fragrance-free and great for sensitive skin types. Why spend an arm and a leg on fancier moisturizers that don't live up to the hype when you can get this one that gives you soft and supple skin for way less? A coconut-scented nail strengthening cream to help bring your nail beds back to life if you've finally thrown in the towel with the acrylics or if you're just a constant nail-biter. This is formulated with calcium, vitamins, and hydrogenated jojoba oil to keep your nails... dare I say... "hard as hoofs." CeraVe Retinol Serum reviewers say has made a visible difference in their skin texture and appearance. It's noncomedogenic and reduces the look of pores and post-acne scars. This gentle serum is great for anyone who wants to start incorporating retinol into their skincare routine and it's cheaper than many other retinol options. A bestselling Sol De Janeiro body cream that's infused with caffeine, which can brighten and temporarily reduce the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do! It also has guarana extract and coconut oil for firming and moisturizing. O'Keeffe's Lip Repair so you can turn those dry, cracked lips into a smooch-worthy pout overnight. With so many lip products on the market these days, sometimes we forget about the tried and true (like this one!) that works wonders like no other. A set of hydrating lip-plumping glosses — during the day, you can use the ginger gloss to plump up your lips, and at night, the minty formula helps repair and moisturize. Whoever created this duo deserves a big ol' smooch because it's just that good. An air-dry leave-in cream made to enhance your natural curls and tame frizz. No need to damage your hair with hot styling tools, this blend of coconut oil and shea butter nourishes your locks and makes them smell great too! A skin spatula that uses high-frequency vibrations to unclog your pores and get rid of the excess oil and dirt (usually the culprits for blackheads). This is so satisfying to use, and with it, every day can feel like a spa day! First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant meant for tackling those "chicken skin" spots on the body (aka keratosis pilaris). The glycolic acid and lactic acid help buff away dead skin and soon enough, you'll be saying "bye-bye bumps" and "hello smooth skin!" A bottle of Fanola "No Yellow" purple shampoo if your "bleach and tone" is looking yellow and brassy. This will help neutralize your color and bring back your blonde or gray locks. These might be under $25 but I mean.... Reviews for this article have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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13-06-2025
- Entertainment
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20 Makeup Products From Target For Super Glowy Skin
A tube of L'Oréal's Lumi Glotion that leaves your skin so glowy, it's almost not fair. The formula is infused with glycerin and shea butter for intense hydration, and you can wear it on its own, underneath makeup or on top. I use 901 Fair Glow every time I leave the house, and the amount of compliments I've gotten has basically paid for the skin tint itself at this point! How luuuuuminous. Promising review: "I love this, I add a few drops to my regular foundation and it just makes my face look less dull. I also use a little as a highlighter on the brows and cheeks." —DaraPrice: $14.99 (available in five shades) An illuminator from Makeup Revolution that lets you look lit-from-within whenever and wherever you want, thanks to its handy fuzzy applicator. You can wear it on its own, as an illuminating primer, mixed into a foundation, or as a liquid highlighter. The lightweight, sheer formula is supremely buildable, too. Plus, it's vegan and cruelty-free! Promising review: "100% would recommend this for under your foundation. It is perfectly tinted. It is the PERFECT under-glow. Doesn't make your foundation rub off throughout the day. A great tinted shimmer-ish primer, I would call it. Sometimes I can even use this instead of my moisturizer. This doesn't have enough good reviewers. It's great! Second time buying." —LaurenPrice: $14.69 (available in five shades) A sparkly baked blush that adds that just-right dose of shimmer to the apples of your cheeks. Choose from six gorgeous shades that are suitable for all skin tones — also, it's under $10?! Talk about a royal flush. Promising review: "I found my new favorite blush! The Dolce Pink is highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way. It applies so smoothly without much effort. It also lasts all day! Blush usually fades for me as time goes on, but this one has the best longevity of any blush I've ever tried. Love it!" —LesliePrice: $9.19 (available in six shades) A liquid glow filter from E.l.f. that'll make you look like you have a blur filter built right into your skin. It's formulated with hydrating ingredients like squalane and hyaluronic acid, so your skin will be suuuper dewy, too. No wonder it's racked up over 6,700 5-star indeed. Promising review: "It gives my skin such a nice, healthy glow without feeling heavy or greasy. The shade blends perfectly with my complexion, and I've used it in so many ways — on its own, under makeup, or just as a highlighter. It makes my skin look fresh and radiant, and I've gotten a lot of compliments when wearing it. Definitely a new favorite in my routine!" —rubePrice: $14 (available in 12 shades) A powder highlighter from Wet n Wild that's so shimmery, you may need shades just looking at it. Okay, all kidding aside, it's formulated with light-reactive pigments that shift, shimmer, and highlight, so you'll catch the light while you move (and every eye will be on you while you do). Totally gleamy and dreamy. The texture starts like a liquid and finishes like a powder. So genius!Promising review: "It's very sparkly and shiny. It lasts all day." —MultikitycatPrice: $9.69 Or a highlighter stick from ColourPop that glides effortlessly across your cheeks, forehead, and brow bones to give you that "your skin, but better" look. The formula is super blendable and buildable, so you can play around with how much shimmer and glow you want before you sashay out the door. Promising review: "This was a great affordable option. I liked that it blended nicely and was creamy. The highlight stayed in place nicely and wore great through the day. Buildable to get your desired effect. I liked the ease of application due to the stick formulation. I like the color/tone of this highlight (from a highlight addict!)" —JulandthepPrice: $10 (available in two shades) Or! A liquid highlighter from Benefit Cosmetics that can be applied under or over makeup for a satiny, radiant glow. The translucent formula is easy to apply with the precision applicator, and catches the light wherever you put it (read: cheeks, browbones, lids, eye corners, nose, contours — you get the picture). Beam me up, Benefit. The highlighter is buildable and $26 A bronzing stick that'll make you so radiant, your friends will swear you just came back from a beach vacay. It can be applied on your eyes, lips, or cheeks, and even includes a removable blending brush and a built-in mirror. And if you want to apply it in public? We listen and we don't judge. Promising review: "This color was amazing on my skin. I am an African-American woman, and I was afraid it wouldn't work on me, but the color was wonderful." —EllePrice: $35 (available in four shades) Or a bottle of bronzing drops so you can get the look of Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Drops for a fraction of the price. These drops have a blend of moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and cocoa extract, and antioxidants to protect against free radicals, so your skin can really glow for it. Promising review: "Very comparable to the expensive brand. A little goes a long way. I like to add to my tinted moisturizer to give a little extra bronze appearance. Will def be buying again. Super happy with this brand's products altogether so far!!" —Tra Tra n SweatsPrice: $10.99 (available in four shades) A glow balm stick from Pixi that lets you swipe, swipe, swipe ... and, yeah, swipe some more! Its mineral pigments infuse your skin with radiance, while ingredients like fruit extracts, ginseng, and aloe vera help to nourish, balance, and soothe. Now that's what we call main character energy in a single twist. It's paraben-free and vegan, too!Promising review: "I'm so excited that Pixi came out with a highlighter stick! I was in need of a new highlighter, and this came out just as my old one was running out. I got it in Natural Lustre. A light champagne that complements my neutral, light medium skin. It gives a natural glow that stands out enough without highlighting texture or being too glittery. Feels great on my sensitive and dry skin, and doesn't cause breakouts like my other one (Milk Makeup) did. Super easy to apply, and so much product that I am positive it will last forever. Also, doesn't fade throughout the day. Love the applicator style. Highly recommend!!!" –Rosie ZPrice: $18 (available in four shades) An Urban Decay primer spray that makes skin so shimmery, it renders all other makeup basically unnecessary. Yes, I know it's technically a primer, but when the luminosity benefits are this good, I go with it. Hyaluronic acid and agave extract help your skin look and feel super fresh and dewy, and just a few spritzes help it lock into skin for up to 12 hours. We dew, we dew, we dew believe in this glowy makeup primer. Promising review: "Smooth application. Works great for sensitive-natured skin and gives an airbrushed look." —AgaPrice: $39 A glimmer-imparting lip oil from Revlon, because your lips deserve to glow with the best of 'em. Light-reflecting emollients will make your pout seriously shiny, and plant-based squalane locks in moisture. Oh, and did I mention the formula isn't sticky, which means no hair will get stuck on your lips? Shine on. Promising review: "Absolutely love this lip oil! No taste, no fragrance, perfect thickness, so smooth, and actually hydrating/moisturizing. Definitely a new go-to for me." —BethPrice: $12.19 (available in six shades) A Nyx multi-use jumbo highlighter stick that lets you draw on pigmented color, sheen, and shimmer ev-ery-where. There are six gorgeous shades to choose from, and they're under $10, so you might as well get them all. The formula even has jojoba oil to make application smooth and review: "I purchased the Apple Pie color. Love to use this on the inner corner of my eyes, and also sometimes will use it as a highlighter. Gorgeous color that lasts all day, and the stick lasts a very long time as well." —AlyssaPrice: $7.99 (available in six shades) A CoverGirl skin-enhancing balm that seamlessly blends skincare and makeup into one incredible formula. Jojoba oil, raspberry extract, and pomegranate all help to nourish and hydrate the skin, while the shimmery stick creates a long-lasting glow wherever it glides. Use it as a blush, use it as a highlighter, just, you know, use it. It can be used for subtle contouring, $13.69 An Anastasia Beverly Hills powder for anyone who wants to shine bright like a diamond (ahem: everyone). The shimmery powder and compact are almost too pretty to use. (Hey, I said almost.) You can use it dry or wet, and build the color for more intensity. Price: $38 (available in three shades) A tube of Physicians Formula glow butter for people who prefer liquid formulas over powder ones. It provides sheer coverage while also imparting a shimmery glow, not to mention it's infused with so many good-for-the-skin butters, like murumuru, cupuaçu, and tucuma, so your skin will feel, ya know, like buttah. (All together now: ahhhhh.) Promising review: "Using this highlight with the Physicians Formula liquid bronzer = perfection! They look so good and give a beautiful, subtle, natural glow. You get a lot of product for the price, too, because you only need to use a little at a time." —rebeccatPrice: $13.49 A sparkly liquid eyeshadow from Stila that's flecked with so much glitter, it'll truly make your peepers pop. It dries almost immediately, so there won't be any fallout, and it creates such an amazingly shimmery wash of color. Promising review: "Pop of glittery color for your eyelids. I like that the applicator gives you the control to use as little or more shadow. Dries quickly and is buildable. Happy with the shimmer too." —JuliePrice: $25 (available in three shades) A nourishing illuminating stick from Versed that instantly leaves behind a dewy, lit-from-within glow. The formula is dermatologist-tested and infused with jojoba oil, so it is truly what glowy dreams are made of. Promising review: "Beautiful, subtle highlight. Very simple to use. Doesn't drag or pull when applied like some other brands of stick highlighter." —toshbgoshPrice: $14.99 (available in three shades) A Winky Lux cream highlighter presented in packaging that's literally so gorgeous, we wouldn't blame you for never actually using it. If you do, though, you won't be disappointed — the creamy formula creates a subtle pearlescent glimmer, and it smooths with carnauba and vitamin E. Rose-colored glasses? More like rose-colored glowwww. Promising review: "Glides onto the skin like shimmering butter! Gives a natural glow but doesn't last too long. I adore this product and will buy it again no doubt!" —GeebeePrice: $20 (available in two shades) A combo foundation and concealer stick from Well People for a lil' extra glimmer, shimmer, and whoa-inducing glow. The fact that the blendable stick is enriched with bamboo stem powder, black cumin seed oil, and an antioxidant botanical blend would be good enough for me. But then it does one better by coming in at a whopping 15 shades to suit a variety of skin tones. In a word? Yesssss. Promising review: "Coverage is just right! It glides on beautifully and is buildable." —leahb1Price: $25 (available in 15 shades)
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35 Beauty Items So Magical, They Could Have Pixie Dust
E.l.f. Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen that'll finally break your commitment issues with sunscreen. This clear gel formula delivers SPF 35 and goes on so smooth and lightweight, you'll forget you're even wearing it. It gives no white cast *and* it doubles as a blurring primer, so it's great for wearing under makeup too. If you love Supergoop! quality (but don't love the price), give this one a go! A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment some reviewers say is even BETTER than Olaplex, which is over three times the price! It's infused with collagen, ceramides, and protein extracts to help repair your hair if it is damaged, over-processed, or has just spent too much time with that flat iron. Simply apply it on wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, and rinse it out. An under-$15 L'Oreal illuminating Lumi Glotion — okay, this might have *actually* been created in the heart of Pixie Hollow. It'll have you looking glowy, sun-kissed, and ready to glisten in the sunshine (cue the "she was a fairy" TikToks). The glycerin and shea butter in it also give it a mega hydrating factor. It's a lotion, glowy foundation base, and highlighter all in one bottle. Plus, it's a reviewer-fave swap for pricier options like Glossier Futuredew and Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi Drops! Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask, a popular K-beauty favorite, that this reviewer with adult acne and scarring calls "pure magic." Here's the rundown: it's got 2.5% pH-balanced AHA complex for gentle exfoliation, seven weights of hyaluronic acid for *intense* plumping and hydration, peptides derived from quinoa for visible firmness, and niacinamide for bright, evenly toned skin. It'll be like quenching your skin with a tall glass of water for that post-facial ✨glow✨. Or a high potency Eight Saints "Up The Anti" Night Cream, which is a heavy cream packed with key natural and organic ingredients, including protein peptides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to help keep your skin plump, fresh, and hydrated. Plus, it's free of synthetics and toxins! A bottle of TikTok-famous Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence that works so effectively it's got some reviewers wondering what kind of witchcraft is in it. This mystical essence will soothe and rejuvenate your skin so quickly, it'll make you think the exact opposite of "ew" when you think of snail mucin. It can also give your skin a natural "I woke up like this" glow that has earned it over 69,000 5-star ratings! They thought we wouldn't notice that they must have added drops of liquid gold to we're onto them. 👀 A lil' hydrating eye stick with a cooling formula infused with niacinamide and Icelandic mineral water, moss, and seaweed extract that work like a charm to help de-puff the area around your eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles. You no longer have to show up to the office looking like a Tim Burton character. Amazing. And an under-eye brightener to help balance out the bluish tones of under-eye shadows and dark circles. And bonus! It's infused with hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish your skin and give you a radiant glow. Wear it by itself or under your concealer for a more full-coverage look! Plus, reviewers say it's a perfect alternative to Becca X Smashbox's similar formula. 👀 A moisturizing Mise En Scene hair serum here to breathe some life back into your locks and rescue them from eternal dryness. This delightful blend is derived from seven incredible oils: argan, olive, coconut, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. This reviewer says it gives you gloss without the grease, and that the scent alone makes them want to keep using it! Brazilian Bum Bum body cream if you want to be known for smelling like a walking Italian bakery, leaving the enchanting scent of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla everywhere you go. Enriched with caffeine, guarana extract, and coconut oil, this miraculous little jar of cream will help smooth, firm, and add a glow to your skin. But may I just highlight again its intoxicating scent? According to the reviewers, you might just get a little obsessed. Or a jar of Buns Of ✨Glowry✨ that must have a little of whatever was in that golden flower from Tangled sprinkled into it. This "butt polish" will leave your cheeks smooth, tight, and glowing like the summer sun. The wheat protein can help fill fine lines and cellulite (if that's something you're looking to do), the jojoba oil helps exfoliate blemishes, and the watermelon extract can help fade discoloration (while *also* smelling absolutely freakin' deliciousss). A hydrating lip-plumping gloss set to abracadabra some instant ~lusciousness~ onto your pout. Infused with vitamin E and collagen, this works to give you fuller, more moisturized lippies. Plus, reviewers are totally loving this affordable swap to all those costly name-brand plumpers! An Anua pore-clearing cleansing oil because it uses the calming powers of heartleaf oil to soothe irritated skin and eliminate makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while preventing pore congestion — perfect to incorporate in a double cleansing routine! It's also hypoallergenic and works wonders for sensitive, acne-prone skin. Coco & Eve's Sunless Face Tanning Micromist so you can welcome the sunny season like, "Oh, you guys aren't already golden and sun-kissed like me? Sad." This thing lets you skip out on the hassle of a full-body self-tanner *and* it's made with a ~hydration-boosting antioxidant complex~ that can help increase your collagen production. Just spritz it on your face like a setting spray, wait six hours, and throw on that sundress! A revitalizing cuticle oil that'll have you blinking your eyes in disbelief because this level of witchcraft seems too good to be true. With a blend of safflower oil, sunflower seed oil, cottonseed oil, and vitamin E, this will help nourish and strengthen your nails, all while promoting growth. Mighty Patches to evict those pesky pimples that have no business invading your face. These are coated with hydrocolloid to protect and heal the blemish more effectively — you officially have no excuses for popping those pimples anymore! No picking or pinching needed. Oh, and they have over 135,000 5-star reviews! A piercing bump solution in case your new piercing came with an unexpected (and unwanted) bumpy little friend that won't go away. 🙃 This'll help heal and reduce it so that everyone can focus on your cute new bling instead. You'll be completely spellbound by the results. An Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later face primer — the little potion you'll be thanking at the end of a long day when you're makeup *still* looks bomb. This pore-minimizing miracle worker (with SPF 30!) helps blur your pores, gives you a ~velvety complexion,~ and locks your look in place so that it doesn't move or shift around. Plus, it comes in four problem-solving formulas. A mattifying waterproof One/Size On 'Til Dawn Setting Spray, which I'm pretty sure has some sort of miraculous witchcraft in it. Beyoncé used it at her Renaissance concert in the pouring rain at her DC show — and mother's face stayed looking fresh and FLAWLESS through the downpour. Honestly, just take my money. A wart-removing gel because it'll give you such shocking results, you'll be convinced it was created in a witch's cauldron. It contains salicylic acid to help with that pesky wart that's been hanging around for an obscene amount of time *and* it comes with waterproof patches for an effective, no-mess solution that'll make your growth ✨vanish✨. And to think you'd accepted it as your new reality?! Mielle's (TikTok-famous) Rosemary Mint strengthening oil with a magical blend of strengthening biotin, moisturizing jojoba, and the powerful duo of rosemary and mint oils to not only awaken your scalp but also encourage those roots to grow to the length of your dreams! Oh, and some reviewers swear by it for eyebrows, too! A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day. An internet-famous Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller — now you see the you don't! This miraculous little roller works like magic to eliminate excess oil and mattify your skin as you roll it around your face. As someone with skin that's always making me look like a glazed donut, I appreciate this wonderful little tool. A *holy grail* Urban Decay Face Bond foundation because it has a flawless matte finish, it's waterproof and sweatproof, and it contains ~self-setting~ setting powder and niacinamide serum to deliver you with the best beat of your life. Need I say more? To my oily skin besties, this is our time to shine (metaphorically, of course). And Maybelline's Dark Circles Treatment Concealer that has worked wonders for reviewers who've decided to ditch brands like Tarte, Nars, and Bobbi Brown in search of a more affordable option that works just as well. It's infused with Haloxyl, a peptide complex that's meant to reduce dark circles and tighten skin. Its cushion applicator makes it easy as pie to conceal those raccoon eyes before you head out for another day of making the world believe you totally did not stay up marathoning your latest Netflix true crime docuseries. A highly concentrated K18 Leave-In Molecular Hair Mask if you're trying to restore you're processed hair to its silky glory (we've all been there🥲). This mask is enriched with peptides that work their magic to moisturize and reverse the damage on your locks in just 4 minutes! A powerful Tatcha Indigo Overnight Repair Cream because if there's anything that deserves some luxury, it's your skin. It's so effective that it made this reviewer say they have never had such quick results from any other product (and that was just after one night's use!). This soothing serum-in-moisturizer treatment is enriched with Japanese indigo extract, mondo grass root, and a biomimetic ceramide blend that visibly calms irritation, strengthens the skin's barrier, and balances the microbiome for a delightfully radiant complexion. A cruelty-free Acure brightening facial scrub — reviewers sing its praises about this as a budget-friendly swap for brands like Clinique, The Body Shop, and Rodan + Fields. It leaves your skin positively glowy thanks to Madonna lily in the ingredients, but this popular vegan formula also packs in lemon peel, French green clay, and sea kelp to cleanse and de-gunk your pores. Truremedy Naturals Remedy Tea Tree Oil Body Wash if you've been holding out for a *true* miracle in a bottle. It's made with aloe, mint, and tea tree soap to help reduce rashes, acne, and dry or cracked skin — seriously, I wish I had the perseverance that these common skin irritations have. It's also got a delightful scent thanks to its coconut, olive, and jojoba oils! Live Tinted's Huestick Corrector, aka a beauty arsenal all-star. This baby is a 4-in-1 eye, lip, and cheek multistick that can be used as a buildable blush or lip color *and* helps neutralize dark spots and circles to help even out your skin tone. Check, check, and check! A holy-grail Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid Exfoliant that people with sensitive, acne-prone, redness-prone, and textured skin swear by. It's made with salicylic acid that penetrates your pores to help catch breakouts before they reach the surface. And bonus! It's green tea leaf extract quickly calms redness and soothes skin sensitivity. A magnetic cat-eye gel nail polish kit to make it look like your nails themselves are spellbound by the beauty of the northern lights. Not only will you be flooded by comments, but you'll also be able to brag about the fact that you did 'em yourself. That's right, and flip your hair over your shoulder while you're at it. I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder that'll bewitch your roots and trick people into thinking it most definitely has not been a week since you last washed your hair. This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair. Blume's Daydreamer face wash to banish redness, acne, or unwanted bacteria that's clogging up your pores to the ends of the earth. This creamy, calming, hydrating little brew is infused with soothing plant extracts like lavender and chamomile that'll help your skin ~chill out~ and leave your face plump and as bright as a summer day. Wow, looks like they left the drops of sunlight that are clearly in this off the ingredients list? And a bottle of hydrating Blume's meltdown acne oil — an elixir packed with rosehip oil, blue tansy, tamanu, and black cumin seed to help reduce acne, redness, inflammation, and fade acne scars, all while preventing future breakouts. It's a reviewer fave, especially amongst those with acne-prone skin! Mix this into your moisturizer, wear it under makeup, or use it as a spot treatment.
