Celebrity must-haves, drugstore finds and top-rated budget-friendly products that will take your beauty collection to the next level.
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A Cantu intensive leave-in conditioning treatment that will always whip your textured tresses into shape. Thanks to shea butter and other natural oils, it helps stop and mend breakage, repair split ends, tame frizzy strands, and adds manageability and shine. In other words, it’s quite the workhorse!
Promising review: “First and foremost it smells great. It leaves my hair soft and moisturized with no residue left behind. I have 4b hair and it’s very thick and coarse, but this product makes my hair manageable and easy to comb through. I highly recommend this product.” — Royale21
A Milani 2-in-1 concealer and foundation so you can cover up blemishes on your skin to give you a picture-perfect complexion. It’s also long-lasting, lightweight, water-resistant and sweat-proof, which is a must for a flawless beauty beat.
Promising review: “OMG! I have tried many foundations from drug store to high end and I must say from the shade (perfect match…finally!!) to the application this is hands down one of the best foundations I have ever used. It’s creamy, full bodied and lasts all day.” — Renee
A tube of the L’Oreal Paris lightweight mascara that will give your eyelashes intense, weightless volume that lasts all day long. Not to mention, this air-whipped formula comes with a large cushion bristle brush that coats every single lash.
Promising review: “My oldest son asked if I was wearing fake eyelashes. It’s easy to put on and is smooth coming out. I like the wand applicator, and it’s a nice shade of black. I like the way the tube feels because it’s not too heavy.” —Mahee
A Revlon heated hot hair brush you can count on to give your mane volume and shine that goes the distance. The silicone bristles are soft, flexible, and grips hair gently to ensure fast-styling.
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Promising review: “I love it! I have been using curling brushes for many, many years. I do not use curling irons because the curl comes out in 5 minutes every time. I have kind of thick, straight hair that does not hold curls well, and it is very difficult to get it to stay in the brush to get curled. I recently had 10″ cut off of the length, but it is still past my shoulders. I was looking for a little larger curling brush that would help me keep the hair in to get it curled. This Revlon Pro with the silicone bristles does the job! I was afraid my hair would stick to it and be difficult to deal with, but it did not get stuck at all.” —Buckeyemama Price: $20.49 (originally $29.99)
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A Nivea nourishing in-shower body lotion that comes in handy to provide instant, long-lasting moisture to dry and very dry skin types in the shower without a sticky feel. Consider the days of slathering on body lotion post-shower officially behind you.
Promising review: “I love this stuff! I don’t always have the time or patience to use my lotion each day and then wait for it to dry…this stuff saves me time and keeps my skin hydrated and looking great. My husband loves it as well. It’s a must have in our shower.” —Missy36
A tube of the Neutrogena moisturizing sunscreen lotion in SPF 50 so that you can hydrate while protecting skin from UVA/UVB rays without the ghost-like appearance. Its water-resistant formula is also ideal for face and body, too.
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Promising review: “This SPF is lightweight and blends well with my skin. There is no white cast like other sunscreens which is a huge plus!” —BevG
A can of the Dove hairspray to nourish and protect your hair while helping to extend the life of your hairstyle. Since it has a flexible hold, it’ll provide natural movement all day long.
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Promising review: “Smell’s great and does what it is supposed too. Keeps your hair in place all day. I didn’t find it left my hair with a visible film like some other hairsprays have.” —Jade182
A NYX ink eyeliner, because this will be your saving grace when creating eye makeup looks. It has a flexible brush tip that makes it oh-so-easy to perfect everything from feline flicks to natural looks with ease.
Promising review: “As someone with monolids, I always had a hard time finding the perfect eyeliner that won’t smudge and give me panda eyes. But this one is truly amazing! I had it on during the NYC summer heat, sweating all day, but the eyeliner did not smudge nor disappear!”—Akechan1014
An Eos shea lip balm that is beloved by reviewers for its ability to provide lasting moisture, via its sustainably sourced shea butter, coconut and jojoba oils. And you get two lip balms — a stick and a sphere — for the price of one. Score!
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Promising review: “I got these for my 9 year old and she loves them! She says these are smooth and they keep her lips moisturized for a long time, compared to other brands. As a mom, I like that this is a natural lip balm and with a cute packaging.” —Kaliforniame
A can of refreshing Not Your Mother’s dry shampoo spray for relying on this holy grail hair care product to refresh your mane. Perfect for all hair types, it absorbs excess oils and offers a fresh linen scent that adds a chic touch to your mane.
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Promising review: “I have tried so many different brands of dry shampoo, and most leave hair dry, and some have a funny smell, but this one does not make my hair overly dry, and doesn’t leave an overbearing sent. (I would dare to say it is almost unscented, which I love.)” —12jen34
A Miss Jessie’s coily custard that can style kinky, curly, and coily textures perfectly. It layers hair with moisture and shine while defining your curl pattern, reducing frizz, and tackling curl shrinkage. No limp curls allowed!
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Promising review: “For those especially with a tighter curl, This is your guy!! soft, defined, and bouncy curls and coils, no lie!!! Try it!” —Indiaandre
An Profusion Cosmetics eyeshadow palette – it’s a no-brainer for your eye makeup collection, since it boasts a gorgeous mix of neutral and warm shades. Plus, it’s available at a fraction of the cost of pricey brands such as Anastasia Beverly Hills and Urban Decay.
A Lip Bar matte liquid lipstick that is considered the creme de la creme of liquid matte offerings so you can achieve easy application. It goes on silky-smooth similar to a gloss before drying down fully matte without drying out your lips. Cheers to gorgeous, long-lasting color sans the chapped look!
Promising review:”This is the best matte lipstick around! I love the feel and color on my lips. It is bold, bright, rich color that is not too drying. This is my new favorite line.” —Monique Price: $13
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A can of Got2b hairspray, because this one styler packs a mighty punch. It provides a strong hold that can essentially cement your style in place until your next shampoo. This hairspray can also be used when installing and styling wigs to achieve a more natural look.
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Promising review: “This is my go-to hair spray when I need maximum hold. I love it especially for securing my wigs and hairpieces. This works best when paired with the Got2b Gel. Great team together. Love it.” —RUG2
An Aztec Secret healing clay that’s well known in the beauty world as a multifunctional essential that’s great for insect bites, hair treatments, facials and more. It also helps remove dirt and irritants from pores while working to clear up acne.
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Promising review:”I have been using this for two years once a week and mix it with apple cider vinegar. It’s powder that turns into clay once you mix it with liquid in a second bowl, so you get even more product than it looks like. It dries in around 15 minutes, comes off easily, and leaves my skin feeling well cleansed, but not dry.” —Lee
A Insta Natural hyaluronic acid serum designed to act as the ultimate lifesaver for dry skin. Jojoba oil and plant extracts work to soothe skin while vitamin C and hyaluronic acid brightens the skin and visibly reduce lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.
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Promising review: “I have been using this serum for about 10 days. From the very first time I could feel the difference in my skin. It tingles (very pleasantly) and then disappears into your skin. My face really does feel softer. I can’t wait to see the continued improvement when I’ve used it longer!” —Jaybee
A Tree Hut sugar scrub that’s made to be your savior when tackling parched skin. It has pure natural shea butter that softens and smooths dry cracked skin, a blend of oils which prevents dryness and provides your skin a refined healthy glow, and Tahitian vanilla bean that offers a fresh scent.
Promising review:”This smells amazing. The season change has my skin more dryer than normal. This scrubs off some of that dead skin and adds moisture before adding my body lotion or cream.” —Shakira
A Revlon hair waver, because this is the answer for transforming your mane into defined waves in no time. It’s designed with a ¾ inch deep groove barrel and is coated with tourmaline ceramic to help reduce frizz and lock in shine.
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Promising review: “This is an awesome tool for getting those perfect deep waves. Only took about 15 minutes to do my daughter’s hair and it turned out amazing. She has thick straight hair and I used it at a lower heat setting without any additional products. It left her hair looking super shiny as well. It was very easy to use. Would absolutely recommend.” —Jodiann Price: $24.99
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An E.l.f. Cosmetics face sponge that serves as proof that there are Beauty Blender dupes that live up to the hype. It features angled sides for an illuminating highlight and rounded sides for flawless blending. Plus, it allows you to ~bounce~ and ~dab~ liquid and powder makeup products without the fuss.
Promising review: “This one my holy grail sponge. I’ve been using this for a few years. The sponge is soft, pretty and works effortlessly. It blends makeup so well. I love the size of the sponge so it makes handling it very easy. This is one of the best makeup sponges.” —MsJay
A set of Kiss false eyelashes to help you flaunt flirty lashes without the salon price tag. With a unique micro band and feather light fibers, these falsies are placed under existing lashes for easy wear.
Promising review: “I love how easy these go on! And these are my favorite model. So economical compared to extensions and on the days I don’t want glam lashes, I just go without. So easy to take off but they stay on all day!” —Bernieb777
A near-magic Aussie hairspray that shields your hair from flat-iron, curling iron, and other heat-styling tools. Spritz it on damp strands before applying heat to protect your hair from heat damage. Bonus: It’s also sulfate-free.
Promising review:”I have naturally curly hair, and I didn’t want any heat damage while straightening my hair. This heat protecting spray is amazing!! Not only does this product smell amazing, but it’s sulfate free. Plus, I didn’t get any heat damage. I 100% recommend this product.” —Ahoychipper
An Equate Beauty rose quartz roller to help you take your beauty game to new heights one ~roll~ at a time. This skincare tool has a double-headed rose quartz construction and helps to remove toxins and even out your skin tone. Hello, bouncy-looking skin!
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Promising review: “I honestly see a difference in my skin after using this! I place this in the freezer and I am incorporating it into my morning skin routine. A friend gave me a jade roller and it did not have the same effect. The rose quartz definitely works for me!” —Jamie
A jar of the Carol’s Daughter black vanilla edge control that is the perfect finishing touch for any hairstyle. This clear edge smoother applies dry to keep hair sleek when styling baby hairs and updos. Plus, it keeps hair soft, moisturized, and seals in splits ends due to the pairing of aloe and honey extract.
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Promising review: “I’ve always like when ladies swooped their edges but mine would never look like that no matter what product I tried. This edge control was different and laid the hair but with a softness I love.” —Beautifuldaymua
An Black Radiance illuminating bronzer — it’ll become your best friend since it offers the right amount of warmth for a sun-kissed look. Suitable for all skin types, it’s formulated with ultra-fine particles of shimmer to highlight your complexion.
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Promising review: “Works really great on all skin tones and gives your skin this shimmery gold look. Makes you feel beautiful and lavish. Fits great with natural looks but any look it can top off.” —Tierra6a70
A Garnier micellar cleansing water to help pare down your routine and work double duty as a facial cleanser and makeup remover. It’s designed with all skin types in mind and works to lift dirt, oil, and other pollutants from skin, leaving you with a refreshed complexion. No rinsing required!
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Promising review: “I’ve been using this for a couple years now and really love it it really takes off my make up and makes my face feel clean and soft it really works well on waterproof make up as well.” —Roxie
An Earth To Skin night cream so you can provide skin with the right amount of TLC as you get beauty sleep. Manuka honey extract and glycerin replenishes and retain moisture, while shea butter and vitamins E & D help heal dry damaged skin.
Promising review: “I had to write this review right away because this cream made my skin so supple and moisturized! The cream is very rich, perfect to use as a night cream. I like the honey scent, I don’t think it’s overpowering. My skin feels so moisturized that I skipped my daily cream today as I don’t feel my skin pulling and it’s not dry. I will keep on applying this cream every evening before bed, I am very happy with the results!!” —Kafu
A jar of the Maybelline Fit Me finishing powder to help keep a greasy-looking complexion at bay. Its mineral-based formula works to smooth skin and set foundation from day to night.
Promising review: “I’m a professional make up artist and this is a staple in my kit. It is great for baking and for setting your face powder. It doesn’t give flashback and sits really well on the skin.” —Megan
An Aveeno hand mask that’s used to perfectly pamper your hands. It’s formulated with moisture-rich soy that transforms skin from dull and lackluster to radiant-looking.
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Promising review: “Absolutely love this hand mask as it leaves my hands feeling so soft after use. With a newborn baby and I have been doing a lot of dishes which leaves my hands are very dry. This hand mask helps alleviate the dryness and also makes my hands look soft and supple. I would recommend this to anyone who has their hands in a lot of dishwater!” —Aymie3
A bottle of Cetaphil facial moisturizer with sunscreen, because this is a super-affordable offering which works to provide nourishment and sun protection in one. It has a lightweight and non-greasy formula that restores and improves your skin’s ability to retain vital moisture.
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Promising review: “I bought this 2 weeks ago and I love it, I’m addicted, it’s great on the skin and really light. It’s not greasy at all. It’s extremely moisturizing. I started to notice a difference in the first week. Over all the Cetaphil daily facial moisturizer is amazing.” —Debany
An Olay witch hazel face toner that’s the perfect match for all skin types. It is formulated with witch hazel and removes excess oil, dirt, and makeup without stripping your skin of moisture.
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Promising review: “Since I started using this product my skin health has improved significantly! It has a nice, soft and sweet smell. It is strong and effective without being abrasive to my skin. It is great at drying out blemishes, but don’t leave it on one area too long or it will dry out your skin and lead to peeling.” —Elizabeth
And a CoverGirl volumizing brow bel boasting a tinted gel formula that makes sculpting eyebrows a breeze. It’s buildable, waterproof, fade-, and transfer-proof. Not to mention, it’s made with tiny fibers that adhere to brows to create instant volume. Bold brows, here you come!
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Promising review: “This is the easiest brow color I’ve ever tried. You control how dark you want to go but it doesn’t start out so dramatic. Very clean and easy to apply. It darkens and grooms the brow.” —Walmart Shopper 4444
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The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
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