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Business Insider
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I'm a beauty writer and these are the 60 best Prime Day beauty deals for a summer glow-up, starting at $6
Today is the first day of Amazon's Prime Day deals, meaning it's time to lock in on which products I need this summer. It wouldn't be a true haul if it weren't for the best Prime Day beauty of my desert island items are on sale, like skincare, sunscreen, makeup, and haircare. Today, savvy shoppers can save on everything from luxury serums by Sunday Riley to everyday items like shampoo, lip balm, and pimple Day is a big opportunity for K-beauty fans like myself, with deals on popular Korean skincare. My favorite lip balm is Laneige's Glowy Lip Balm, so I'm stocking up while it's $5 off in the shade "Berry." COSRX also has a Prime Day beauty deal on its best-selling Snail Mucin Essence for nearly half this hot weather, there are hot deals hot styling tools. Today, the notoriously expensive Dyson Supersonic Origin hair dryer is on sale for $80 off. Every woman I know who owns a Supersonic agrees it is by far the best hair dryer they've ever used. I've had my own Dyson hair dryer for over 3 years, and there's truly nothing quite like it. The award-winning daily face wash with cold-pressed antioxidants to remove makeup, prevent buildup in pores, and support pH balance. Compact in size, the Laneige Lip Glowy Balm is great to bring on the go. It offers all-day hydration and a slight glossy sheen. Cure your whiteheads overnight with this 36-pack of hydrocolloid pore-cleansing stickers. This extremely hydrating 2-in-1 toner and moisturizer is a must for a complete skincare routine. Its gentle formula helps your skin feel more smooth and plump. The Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence uses snail mucin to repair and fortify your complexion. A dense, rich moisturizing cream that's safe for dry, sensitive skin. It's meant to help boost your skin barrier so you're protected from pollutants. Behold — a beauty editor's holy grail. This is one of the best, most effective vitamin C serums on the market, infused with cold-pressed ingredients to give your skin a natural, healthy glow. The Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is like a lip balm version of the brand's cult-favorite Water Sleeping Mask. It deeply nourishes the lips and smells delicious. There's not one, but eight types of hyaluronic acid in this sunscreen to pull moisture into your skin. Another unique feature is the color-correcting green tint, which helps to counteract redness and even out your skin tone. Wear this yummy serum-infused lip tint on its own, or as a topper with your favorite lip combo. The donut-shaped applicator helps it glide on smoothly. This hair oil provides intense hydration and nourishment for dry, frizzy hair. Known for hydrating skin and refreshing makeup, the Mario Badescu Facial Spray is made with aloe, herbs, and rosewater, and is suitable for all skin types. You can use it at a toner after cleansing or as a refresher for makeup. If you're a beginner to skincare, this serum is a great place to start. It contains vitamin C to brighten skin and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture. Prime Day is and ideal moment to save on an otherwise-too-expensive hair styling tool. Our expert beauty reporters have tested several of the best blow dryer brushes and best hair dryers that are on sale today, so you can achieve a DIY blowout for of my favorite hair styling tools I've ever used, the Dyson Airwrap, is on sale for $100 off. For a limited time, it's priced closer than to the best Dyson Airwrap dupes we've tested. So if there were ever a moment to splurge on the real deal, it's now. This pared down version of the prestigious Airwrap has three styling attachments for salon-quality at-home blowouts. The Supersonic will cut your drying time in half. This package comes with the legendary blowdryer, plus one concentrator attachment for precision styling. The NuMe Octowand is a multi-purpose styling tool offing a variety of curl options thanks to the multiple interchangeable barrel sizes. Skip the trip to the salon and get the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer that blows hot air through a charcoal bristle brush. This updated version features a slimmer handle for better control, a smaller barrel for creating flips and waves, and additional heating settings for damage prevention. This Blowout Kit from T3 offers fast and gentle styling thanks to the Aire360 technology that channels airflow to thoroughly dry and curl hair safely. Use the cool shot feature to lock in your style for an extra bouncy blowout all day long. This blow dryer is especially great for folks with short hair thanks to its small barrel size (1.5 inches). You can use Prime Day to save on luxury skincare from French pharmacy staples like La Roche Posay. Serums from Sunday Riley and cleansers from Tatcha are also well below their typical treatments and hydrating creams are on my shopping list for Prime Day. My absolute favorite moisturizer for acne-prone skin is the Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream, so I'm stocking up while it's marked down. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a physical sunscreen that protects from UVA/UVB rays and free radicals without making you look pale and shiny. This jumbo pack of barely-there blemish stickers will have you stocked up for any future breakouts. The top-tier Mighty Patch hydrocolloid bandages help erase whiteheads quickly. If you're suffering from bacne and want to clear up your complexion before the beach, here's a simple spray-on solution with B vitamins and Zinc-PCA. It curbs oil production and soothe redness. This K-beauty essential is a rich, dense cream that works to hydrate skin while helping its ability to absorb moisture. 'Using this everyday has visibly improved my very dry skin,' says associate style editor Gabrielle Chase. 'I never travel without it.' From the K-beauty brand with the best-selling snail mucin serum comes this lightweight facial sunscreen, infused with vitamin E to help strengthen the skin barrier while protecting it from UV rays. If you still have dull under-eye circles after a good night's sleep, try this brightening serum. This formula is made to soothe and tone sensitive skin, while still offering the myriad of benefits that come with vitamin C. This gel-to-foam cleanser creates a rich lather to lift grime from your pores and soften the skin's surface. These gel toner pads work to minimize pores while boosting skin elasticity. This gentle, lightweight foaming cleanser is good for oily skin types. It contains antioxidant-rich green tea extract to help clear pollutants. This clean-beauty best-seller is an exfoliating cleanser that helps brighten and even the tone and texture of your skin. After just a few days of using Good Genes, you'll notice your skin has a new glow. This product is without a doubt one of the quickest and most effective ways to achieve even, smoother, brighter, and plumper skin. This intensive moisturizer offers 120 hours of hydration and is designed for dry, sensitive skin. This serum is more effective than vitamin C, sun-safe, and nonirritating. It's also a great alternative for someone who might be sensitive to other formulas. Youth To The People's Age Prevention Superfood Cream is both green and hyper-moisturizing, making it perfect for ethically-minded folks. This super-fine cream mist helps moisturize and refresh your skin. "I keep mine in the fridge for a spritz of cooling hydration," writes style editor Gabrielle Chase. "It absorbs quickly, too." This cream is a deeply hydrating, fragrance-free moisturizer designed for dry and sensitive skin, offering up to 100 hours of moisture retention and skin barrier repair. This fast-acting formula uses salicylic acid to exfoliate and clear pores, effectively reducing the size and redness of blemishes. An oil cleanser that you can actually wash off! this gentle cleanser transforms into milk upon contact with water, leaving skin soft, replenished, and hydrated. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Oil Serum is a gentle-yet-effective alternative to traditional retinols that may be too harsh for sensitive skin. This serum delivers deep, lasting hydration with its fast-absorbing, non-sticky formula. Featuring a 5D complex of hyaluronic acid molecules, it plumps and soothes dry or sensitive skin while remaining hypoallergenic and free from harsh additives. I get lots of recommendations for trendy makeup tricks on Instagram. For instance, I'm now blurring my Cupid's bow with lip stain instead of using a precise liner. Another good part about Prime Day: I can get the perfect pout (without any scary needles!) using one of our top-tested lip plumping gloss and are some Prime makeup deals on products that have been reviewed by thousands of Amazon customers. This shiny, sparkly formula is among the top five on Amazon's Most Wished For list of lip plumpers. It's a K-beauty favorite with a sheer color-changing finish. The Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray is a cult-favorite because its sweat-proof formula keeps makeup looking freshly applied for hours on end. This silky, glossy formula makes you tingle and swell into a lush pout. "It applies smoothly and leaves my lips feeling softer and fuller," according to style editor Gabrielle Chase. Inside it contains hyaluronic acid, jojoba and avocado oils. The Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Waterproof Concealer is a highly effective multi-purpose under eye concealer, which hides dark circles, brightens, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with instant and long-lasting flawless results. This non-sticky lip oil is the perfect lightly tinted, glossy topper for your lip combo. It has a gentle tingling effect that plumps your lips, and it smells divine. This travel-size compact comes with six neutral shades to create the perfect smoky eye on the go. As a beauty editor, this is one of my favorite long-wear lip stains. It stays on for a good few hours — even if you're eating and drinking. Just be sure to double-check the price, since different colors have different discounts. Buxom Plumpline Lip Liner gives your pout a luscious boost thanks to an invigorating formula full of peptides and hyaluronic acid. Here are a dozen soft pink eyeshadows including rich mauve, nude rose, and deep sparkly brown shades to create a range of looks. Get fuller, smoother-looking lips with this high-shine, non-sticky gloss that delivers volume, hydration, and a syrupy finish. With buildable pigment and 17 versatile shades, you can customize your look from natural tint to bold color without compromising long-lasting moisture. These enamel-safe strips are similar to the ever-popular Professional Effects 3D Whitestrips, but Crest claims they can make teeth up to 23 levels whiter. The kit comes with 20 Professional Effects treatments and four express treatments for speedier and more dramatic results. The original Wet Brush has flexible bristles that's gentle on detangling thick curls and waves in the shower, meaning less strands down the drain. This bond builder from L'Oreal Paris is a great budget pick for those looking for a deeply nourishing hair treatment. Massage this moisturizing treatment into your scalp and leave it in for 15 minutes before your "everything shower" for a soothing effect and stronger strands. Like No. 4, the No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner is sulfate-free, color-safe, and vegan. Gentle enough to be used daily, it's recommended to first focus the conditioner on the ends and distribute evenly upward. Longtake's convenient, gel perfume, is designed to deliver a consistent, long-lasting sandalwood aroma with every use. For a long-lasting hold, body & fullness from mid-lengths to ends, style with SexyHair Powder Play Volume & Texturizing Powder. This powder provides body and lift while remaining transparent for up to 48 hours. This dry shampoo works incredibly well and smells amazing. It doesn't leave behind white streaks even on dark hair, and never leaves you feeling like you just sprayed chalk on your scalp. The SolaWave Wand is an anti-aging skincare tool that uses red LED light therapy to promote the stimulation of collagen and elastin. Keep an individually-wrapped hypoallergenic makeup-remover moist towelettes in your purse or luggage during travel. Keep all your favorite cosmetics and tools organized with this multi-functional makeup case. It has special sleeves for brushes and a detachable divider. Yes, especially for beauty products because they rarely go on sale. Additionally, we've consistently found that Amazon Prime Day offers the lowest prices on some of the best everything — but a huge amount does go on sale. In years past, we've reported on some of the top beauty brands participating in the event. That includes Sunday Riley, Dyson, Laneige, and Urban Decay. Read up on our top Laneige picks in our Laneige skincare July 8, through Friday, July 11, you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop on Prime Day. When you sign up, you earn free two-day shipping, plus access to countless shows and movies via Prime Video. Sign up for a free 30-day trial to test it out before you fully sunscreen use is one of the best forms of anti-aging skincare. For our guide to the best SPF lip balms, we consulted senior vice president of The Skin Cancer Foundation, Dr. Elizabeth K. Hale, and Dr. Marie Hayag, founder of 5th Avenue Aesthetics. Dr. Hale informed us about the two groups of UV-blocking ingredients: physical and chemical. The former include ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, while the latter has components like avobenzone and octisalate. "Look for products with antioxidants like vitamin E and vitamin C," says Dr. Hayag. "They neutralize and boost protection from free radicals produced by UV radiation and visible light."Every swimsuit season, I'm reminded that the razor I use to shave my legs with is (literally) not going to cut it when it comes to maintaining my bikini line. We tested some of the best bikini hair removal products and found that Phillips Beauty BikiniGenie Cordless Trimmer is a great little device for touching up your pubic hair. To get a smoother shave, look for shave oils and creams that contain aloe vera and vitamin E.I have high-porosity curls, so the more I wash it, the more brittle it becomes. Ever since I started using a shampoo that contains the best rosemary oil for hair growth, I notice less strands going down the drain. Briogeo has a excellent pre-wash oil that also helps clarify an itchy scalp.
Buzz Feed
25-06-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
27 Amazon Skincare Items Reviewers Use "Every Day"
FYI: Amazon Prime Day is coming! A bottle of Mario Badescu facial spray to cool, hydrate, and tone your skin when you're on the go and could use a little ~freshening up.~ Promising reviews: "This right here is one of the products I SWEAR BY! The facial sprays are amazing! 🙌 The green facial spray is cooling, moisturizing, and great for applying and setting makeup. So far, I have ordered the aloe, cucumber, and green tea facial spray. I like to keep one in my purse and one at home, so I always have quick access to a spritz whenever I feel like I need that extra oomph to my dull or tired skin. Definitely going to try the rest of the sprays and other products in the line." —Mary Malarky"I use this product every day after I finish with my serums. It's light, no smell, and gives my skin a beautiful glow🔥🌺🔥🌺 it will always be a part of my skincare regimen." —Beauty 77Price: $14 (available in two sizes and various multipacks) A Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel if you sometimes wake up in the morning with designer handbags under your eyes, and you need a little pick-me-up. The caffeine and hyaluronic acid in the formula will have you looking fresh as a daisy! A RoC vitamin C eye balm currently going viral for how well it preps the delicate skin under your eyes, helping to ensure your concealer doesn't get cakey over the course of the day. A bottle of Tower 28's SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray for brightening up dull skin and relieving any rashes or irritation. I use this and I love it for prepping my skin for the rest of my products, and if I'm sunburned, this really helps tamp down on the damage! A bottle of TruSkin Vitamin C Facial Serum if you want your skin to glow with the light of a thousand suns. Plus, with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, pores will be minimized while rough patches will be reduced. A La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer that's formulated with nourishing ingredients like ceramide and niacinamide, which strengthen the skin barrier and keep your skin hydrated throughout the day. Neutrogena Beach Defense Water Resistant SPF 70 Sunscreen reviewers swear by if you happen to sweat easily (read: me). This will last even through steamy activities like tanning, hiking, or gardening. LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream to help de-puff the delicate skin around your eyes. It's made with a nourishing rosehip and hibiscus-infused potion, and with thousands of positive reviews, you know it's the good stuff. Jack Black Lip Balm for hydrating chapped lips and dry skin around your mouth. Its fast-acting shea butter and vitamin E formula will leave your pout feeling renewed, and with its SPF 25 formula, you won't have to worry about any nasty sunburns. Brazilian Bum Bum Cream infused with caffeine, guarana extract, and coconut oil that'll make you glow and leave your skin smelling absolutely amazing. Honestly, the worst part about this product is that you can't eat it. Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow so you can lock in moisture and minimize the appearance of pores all at once. I love it for how fresh it leaves my skin before I apply the rest of my skincare. And it smells diviiiiiiine. L'Oreal Lumi Glotion infused with glycerin and shea butter that will not only hydrate your skin, but also leave it looking extra glowy due to its lustrous highlighting power. Get ready to look like the gorgeous glazed donut that you are! Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm so you can remove even the most stubborn makeup (like waterproof mascara). This product is great because it will remove all the unwanted crud on your skin without stripping you of your natural oils. Peach & Lily's Glass Skin Refining Serum formulated with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and peach extract because you want to achieve that glowy skin you see all over TikTok. I use this, and absolutely love it for how lightweight it is while still leaving my skin glowy. A pack of blotting papers in case your matte makeup look is looking not-so-matte after a few hours. Just lightly press one of these on your oily zones and watch the shine disappear! A Megababe anti-chafing balm formulated with aloe, pomegranate, and grapeseed oil to help prevent uncomfortable chafing that comes with hot weather. A hydrating eye stick for when you notice that your under-eye area could use a little extra TLC. This hero product will help reduce dark circles, lines, and puffiness while delivering moisture without oils! Rejoice! And a bottle of Catrice "Instant Awake" under-eye brightener because sometimes it's nearly impossible to get a full eight hours of sleep, and this product will at least *make you look* well-rested. A Cosrx snail essence for a nice dose of hydration for dry (or normal) skin. This formula contains *96%* snail mucin, which is kinda nature's MVP for intense yet incredibly gentle skin repair. Glass skin, here you come! A pack of cult-favorite Clean Skin Club Clean Towels because drying off your face with your bath towel after washing your face just encourages breakouts due to bacteria build-up on the mildewy towel. With this, you get a fresh experience every time! A facial ice roller to help de-puff your face after a hot day in the sun or a night of eating salty food and drinking out on the town. A bottle of Anua Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil that is my new favorite face wash. The oil gently lifts sebum and leaves your skin feeling soft and super clean. I swear it has helped with my acne! Pro tip: follow up with their Cleansing Foam! And yes, I use this every day! Promising reviews: "I rarely write product reviews, but WOW. I am someone who typically only gets my skincare from Sephora or Ulta, but I saw a BuzzFeed article that raved about this product — I'll never switch to another face wash regimen. I use this and then follow it with the pore-cleansing foam. For the first time in my life (I'm 35!), my blackheads and sebum buildup are all cleared. It's a must-buy!" —Heather M. "I started using this about two weeks ago, and it already has transformed my skin. It looks so clean and hydrated, y'all. Just get it. I have dry skin, and I love this so much. I use it every day. 🥲" —KarinaPrice: $17.69 A bottle of Bio-Oil with more than 70,000 positive reviews! This seemingly magic potion will help calm uneven skin and fade stubborn acne scars, all without clogging your pores. *Adds to cart.* A Supergoop! SPF 40 Glowscreen that makes you look super glowy without any nasty white cast left behind. I use this product a lot and love that it doesn't make my face feel greasy like other sunscreens do. Promising reviews: "I've tried a lot of sunscreen and primers over the last year. I mean A LOT. My skin is super sensitive, acne-prone, and prone to dryness and redness. (Complicated, I know) This stuff doesn't feel heavy, moisturizes really well, while not feeling like I'll break out later. It protected my skin from sunburn during six hours at Six Flags. I don't wear a ton of makeup, but the foundation and bronzer I wore didn't budge or crease. It makes your skin glow, which alone is a bit much for me, but under some foundation, it looks amazing! Def worth the buy and will buy again." —H.E."I have used this every day since I got it last month. It's my new go-to tinted with sheer coverage that looks natural. I tend not to put on face sunscreen even living in SoCal, and now I can use this every day and feel like I'm not slacking on protection, and my skin looks great. Love it." —NancyJHPrice: $22+ (available in three sizes and four shades) A Garnier micellar water that I am pretty sure, is magic. This wizardry will help break down all the makeup on your face without stinging your eyes or leaving your skin feeling dull and dehydrated. I use this whenever I wear makeup, and I swear by it. Promising reviews: "This has been my favorite nighttime routine for at least a year now. It's gentle on my skin, removes my makeup (I don't wear much), and is quick and easy! I just pour a little bit on a cotton round, and I am good to go. A much cheaper option compared to all those specialty makeup removers. And does the job great!" —Krista"I am obsessed with this micellar water. I use it twice a day, every day, to remove makeup and just to refresh my skin in the morning. It's dermatologist-tested and it's non-comedogenic, so it will not clog your pores. There's also no oil, alcohol, or fragrance. It's great for all skin types, even sensitive! Like a magnet, micelles capture and lift away dirt, oil, and makeup without harsh rubbing, leaving skin perfectly clean and refreshed without over-drying. If you have not tried this, you definitely should!" —Brittany Hicks Price: $8.97+ (available in two sizes) A CeraVe eye repair cream even people with sensitive skin can use. Reviewers say the effects are noticeable after just a few days of use, effectively zapping away puffiness and dark circles like some kind of magical eraser. Promising reviews: "I wish I had taken before and after pictures but I thought, no way this is gonna work anyway, so I didn't take pictures, sorry. Because this is the greatest product EVER! I have such dark circles from stress, work, and lack of sleep. After using this cream as directed for five days, the dark circles started fading in a few days. Completely gone after one week. OMG, I'm telling everyone about this miracle cream. This worked so well. I can't tell you how pleased I am with this. I look five years younger now!" —Amazon Customer"I use this stuff every day before bed and sometimes in the morning too. I can totally see a difference in the skin under my eyes." —Amazon Customer Price: $14.44 And finally, an Aloderma Organic Aloe Vera Gel that is a multipurpose moisturizer you can use on your face AND body! It's also great for alleviating cracked skin, sunburns, and other irritations. We love a gal who is doing the most.
Daily Mail
20-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
How to beat crusty skin, acne and cruel psoriasis: Experts reveal the affordable skincare ingredient that has taken beauty insiders by storm... and the products that contain it
What do the top-selling skincare products of Tower 28, Mario Badescu and Clinisoothe+ have in common? They're all facial sprays claiming to calm visible redness, prevent breakouts, support the skin barrier and even fight common bacterial skin problems like acne, eczema and psoriasis. And the active ingredient in these mists that's been touted as the cure-all: hypochlorous acid. So what exactly is it? Are these claimed benefits true? And is it safe to use on your face? We spoke to Consultant Dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto.
Buzz Feed
17-06-2025
- Health
- Buzz Feed
25 Skincare Products That "Work Like Magic"
A convenient set of dual-textured toner pads made with lactic and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate skin and refine the appearance of those T-zone pores you swear can be seen from a mile away. A fragrance-free CeraVe eye cream because you've seen this holy grail product evveerrryyyyyyywhere and wanna know what all the hullabaloo is about. Here's the deal — the non-greasy formula was developed with dermatologists and helps combat puffiness and dark circles with a nourishing combination of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. A reviewer-loved Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm if disposable wipes just can't seem to cut through your most stubborn mascara, foundation, and SPF. All you need is a pea-sized amount of this creamy miracle worker to leave your skin feeling clean and hydrated without any icky residues. A Hero Cosmetics post-blemish rescue balm for after the big pop to soothe irritation before a long-lasting scar sets up shop on your face. Simply pat your pimple with this gentle, nonirritating formula to relieve dryness, calm angry redness, and help reduce hyperpigmentation. An Acure brightening facial scrub to de-gunk pores with a combination of French green clay, sea kelp, and Madonna lily that delivers soft, glowy results while still being gentle enough to use several times a week. A soothing piercing solution because you've been watching that bump growing on your new piercing for weeks, and it's time to take action. This aftercare formula is designed to reduce the size of your keloid over time with 2–3 daily applications. A two-ingredient Briotech spray reviewers have used to soothe inflammation of all kinds, from angry piercings and acne to stubborn rashes and rosacea. It uses hypochlorous acid, an ingredient found naturally in our white blood cells, similar to the much pricier Tower 28 spray. An exfoliating mitt if you love the delightful feeling of disgust that comes with seeing dead skin slough away right before your eyes and knowing that your skin is going to feel SO SMOOTH after. A gentle pore-clearing cleansing oil that's so effective at removing makeup and other residue that reviewers say you can actually see bits of gunk leaving your pores. WILD. It's suitable for all skin types and is formulated with heartleaf extract to help you get that *glowy* glass skin look. A mega-popular CeraVe hydrating facial cleanser so you can keep your skin clean and clear with one simple product that won't leave your face feeling stripped and dry afterward. It also doubles as a bodywash if you're struggling with bacne, chestne, or buttne. A powerful 2% BHA salicylic acid exfoliant if harsh scrubs haven't done your skin any favors. This helps to clear skin and unclog pores by gently sloughing away dead skin to reveal the texture-free glow hiding underneath. A blemish-busting Mario Badescu drying lotion to take on pimples while you sleep with an effective blend of salicylic acid, sulfur, calamine, and zinc oxide. A pack of nose pore patches for making your skincare dreams a reality by expunging gunk and excess oil from troublesome hot spots like your nose or chin. The hardest part will be resisting the urge to touch your post-treatment skin now that it's as smooth as a baby seal. A gentle LilyAna Naturals retinol cream because retinol is a skincare workhorse that can do wonders for the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture. Combine that with a slew of hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, organic green tea, and jojoba oil, and you've got a daily moisturizer that feels closer to a magic potion. A bottle of fragrance-free Goami rice toner so you can add an extra dose of hydration to your skincare regimen when you need it without shaking up your entire routine. A retinol body lotion jam-packed with dermatologist-recommended ingredients like retinol and ferulic acid that promote skin cell turnover to target common complaints like wrinkles and rough, crepey texture. And that's on top of just being a nourishing, non-greasy moisturizer you can use allllllll over. A hydrating snail mucin repairing essence for soothing *all* skin types (reviewers love how gentle it is) with the potential to help heal acne scars, fade dark spots, and smooth fine for under $20!! An oil-free La Roche-Posay daily face moisturizer to seal in hydration with a fragrance-free formula that does more than just moisturize with ceramides and niacinamide to help repair the skin barrier. And you can get it with or without SPF 30?!? Pinch me. A wildly popular Bio-Oil because real-life magic (aka science) has gifted us this powerful blend of moisturizing oils and vitamins to help fade the scars and stretch marks you thought were going to stick around for the foreseeable ever. An anti-bacterial butt acne-clearing lotion made with tea tree oil that'll finally give your booty the same blemish-busting TLC you treat your face to. A cruelty-free intense-therapy lip balm to take even chronically irritated lips from dry and cracked to hydrated and smooth while protecting them from future damage. A vegan and cruelty-free lip scrub because your favorite lipstick will go on much smoother with a bit of extra skin prep. Scrub away any dry, flaky layers with this nourishing combination of coconut, sugar, avocado oil, and jojoba oil. A vegan exfoliating body scrub for anyone who struggles with persistent KP. This buffs away bumps by combining the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion into one gentle, at-home treatment. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars because they're packed with all the skin-loving good stuff (vitamin C, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, collagen, and MORE) to help even out skin and diminish dark spots wherever they pop up. And a multi-tasking, plant-powered vitamin C serum with over 97,000 5-star ratings that can help minimize the appearance of a long list of skin woes like dark circles, sun spots, redness, and even breakouts.
Buzz Feed
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
29 Cheaper Alternatives To Name Brand Beauty Products
Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener perfect for anyone who wants to trick everyone around them into thinking they got a full nine hours of sleep when in reality, they got maybe six. 😖 This stuff is basically the makeup of the future because it's designed with a color-adapting formula to help your bags ~disappear~, giving you instant coverage with a lightweight feel. And let's not forget it's much cheaper than the $33 Becca version. Stila eyeliner to create a precise look that will 👏🏼 not 👏🏼 smudge. 👏🏼 You won't even miss the slightly more dynamic double-tipped Tom Ford because you can create allll the same looks and feel good knowing you're saving money. 💰 L'Oréal Paris Collagen Daily Face Moisturizer reviewers equate to the $80 ~designer~ Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream but wayyyy cheaper and still just as hydrating, plumping, and smoothing. You're gonna love how it makes your skin feel without leaving your pores clogged or your face feeling greasy. Peach and Lilly acne spot dots that work just as well as the fan favorite Mighty Patches. Just stick one of these bad boys on your pimple overnight and be amazed (/disgusted) by the results when you wake up. The Face Shop's Rice Water Bright Foaming Facial Cleanser, which could basically be the only step in your skincare routine if you really wanted it to be. It'll help brighten, cleanse, moisturize, and remove your makeup all at once, which is pretty impressive itself, and on top of that, reviewers rave about it being a cheaper alternative to Tatcha Rice Wash, so I'd call that a win–win. Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder that magically turns into a foaming face wash when combined with water (just like the $68 Dermalogica version). It's made with fruit enzymes, vitamin C, and rice powder to gently exfoliate, soften, and brighten your skin. A L'Oréal illuminating moisturizer to instantly give you a ✨glow✨ while also hydrating your skin. The subtle tint will provide you a nice, light coverage on those days when you absolutely *cannot* with a full face of makeup. A jar of E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer so you can feel confident that the makeup you just spent a lot of time on will actually stay in place all day. Plus this primer is designed to help reduce the appearance of your pores, so your skin will look extra ~smooth~ and hydrated. Maybelline's Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil to transform your sparse brows into the full ones of your dreams. You can make 'em bushier than a bunny's tail if that's the vibe you're going for. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion that will help dry up blemishes while you sleep just as well as Kate Somerville's EradiKate Acne Treatment. Yeah, go ahead and get one of those ~fancy~ drinks you like with that money you've saved. LilyAna eye cream to help lighten those dark circles and decrease puffiness under your eyes. It's packed with vitamin C and a bunch of other natural ingredients that can help improve the appearance of fine lines or dullness in your skin, just like the pricier Lancôme cream does. A pack of PleasingCare bamboo oil-blotting sheets for the times you catch yourself looking greasy as HECK. These can quickly and easily remove excess oils just as well as Tatcha's popular blotting sheets, without messing up your makeup. Nivea Creme (the German version!), which will help save you from the patchy, flaky, and dry skin we all experience at some point during the year. Plus, take reviewers' advice and save yourself over $150 by choosing this over La Mer's pricey Crème de la Mer. "We are never, ever, ever getting back together" — you to La Mer after you try the Nivea creme. CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser for removing excess oil, dirt, and makeup without leaving your skin feeling dry or uncomfortably tight (which is honestly one of my main pet peeves from face washes). Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser is quivering, knowing you won't be buying it again. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil that nourishes and hydrates your skin with natural ingredients to give you that same ✨glow✨ you get with Tarte Maracuja Oil, just for a ~fraction~ of the price. A rainbow-inspired eyeshadow palette with 40 shades (matte, shimmer, and metallic!) so you can get as creative as you could ever imagine. And somehow even with this wide variety *and* brilliant colors, it still won't cost more than $10!! Care:Nel lip mask that reviewers say is *spot on* to the other version (*cough cough* Laneige) that's viral on TikTok. This will hydrate your lips overnight while creating a protective barrier to help prevent future damage. Eve Hansen Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum designed to help (stay with me here…) smooth wrinkles, brighten dark spots, firm skin, add moisture, reduce under-eye puffiness, and give you a beautiful glow. Not to mention it is more than 10 times (!!) less expensive than the highly sought-after TNS Essential Serum, but just as effective! CeraVe Moisturizing Cream with a thick, velvety texture to absorb quickly and provide you with 24 hours of hydration. You won't hesitate to buy this over the Sunday Riley Ice Ceramide Moisturizing Cream, which is almost four times the price (and significantly less product). And CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream to help renew and hydrate your skin overnight with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, so you can have sweet dreams thinking of everything you can buy with the money you saved from not getting Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Moisturizer. Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water that'll remove makeup just like Bioderma. It'll also clear skin of dirt and oil, all without stripping your face of moisture. The highly effective Bio-Oil designed to help minimize the appearance of scars just as well as Mederma scar gel, a drugstore staple. Anndd as an added bonus, Bio-Oil is also made to help nourish your skin without clogging your pores. ALL that and still less than half the price — it just one-upped you, Mederma. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm that'll make removing your makeup easy as can be. (Yup, even waterproof mascara doesn't stand a chance!) It features Japanese pearl barley, which melts into your skin to hydrate while cleansing away impurities. Reviewers even compare it to ~expensive~ products like Farmacy Green Clean and Elemis! Or a container of Albolene moisturizing cleanser reviewers are loving as an equally effective — and much more affordable — makeup remover compared to Clinique Take The Day Off balm. Massage this balm on your face and watch your makeup melt away. Or a makeup cleansing cloth that works just like the MakeUp Eraser to remove A L L your makeup by just adding water…yes, even waterproof makeup. Buhbyeee wasteful makeup removing wipes! How does it make sense? IDK maybe it's magic, but whatever it is, it *works.* Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer if you've been looking for something to cover up big pimples, redness, or dark circles without weighing you down or lightening up your wallet too much. Essence Lash Princess mascara that will give you the look of wearing falsies, without the hassle of making sure you actually know how to put them on. Not to mention, the end result will be basically the same as you would get with higher-end mascaras, only significantly cheaper. Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eye Primer, which will help make sure that smoky eye (that you spent way longer on than you'd like to admit) actually lasts through the night instead of melting off your face as soon as you walk out the door. A six-piece set of high-performance matte lipsticks so you can have ~options~ and still pay less than what you'd pay for *one* color of another brand. Don't worry, just because they're inexpensive doesn't mean they are cheap — reviewers are saying they perform just as well as those more expensive brands.
