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Ellie Rudy has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for three years, focusing on viral skincare trends, the best home goods finds, and the styles everyone is talking about.

Promising review: "Always helps with my period breakouts and helps calm down the eczema I get during winter! It isn't drying, burning, itchy, or anything like that! I recommend 100%." —Ally0725

Promising review: "I love using this product at the end of styling my hair with heat! It tames my flyaways and leaves a shiny, healthy-looking finish while being lightweight and nongreasy. A must-have if you style your hair!" —aveeeee

Price: $16+ (available in two sizes and three scents)

Promising review: "This is the best. This concealer is creamy and blends easily without feeling heavy. It covers dark circles and blemishes really well. I like that it doesn’t crease much when set and lasts throughout the day. A little goes a long way." —Unami

Price: $16+ (available in 30 shades and two sizes)

Promising review: "I really love the results of this product. I’ve been using it for a while, and I love how it tightens my pores; it makes my pores look smaller. It’s also very lightweight, so even after using it, it doesn’t feel like I have product on. It is the first thing I use after washing my face." —ciyap

Promising review: "I absolutely love this product, and it has done wonders for my skin and my skin tone. I have uneven skin, and it’s been a great product for it, and even the whiteheads that are annoying have disappeared over consistent use." —MsRoseBaby

Promising review: "First dry shampoo that works on BLACK HAIR. I truly can’t believe it. I was recommended this dry shampoo by my friend, but I truthfully didn’t take her recommendation seriously since she’s a blonde. It went on white, which terrified me at first, but it blended in so easily. There’s not even any residue!" —hay56

Promising review: "Love this brown mascara from Benefit. It separates my lashes beautifully and gives a very natural look. The applicator is easy to use and coats lashes evenly without clumping. It doesn’t flake during the day and doesn’t dry out too quickly in the tube. Would definitely repurchase." —Taya02

Price: $16+ (available in four colors and two sizes)

Promising review: "This is my go-to. The tip doesn’t dry out too fast, and the formula has nice, long smudge-proof wear, but I can still get it off easily with makeup remover." —aliruberto

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

Promising review: "This is one of the best lip balms I’ve ever tried. I’ve tested literally every brand, and this one has stood out. It’s saved my lips during the dry season, even when they’re generally dry. It’s amazing how hydrating it is." —khubann

Promising review: "Absolutely LOVE these pimple patches. affordable and truly invisible. I just wish they sold jumbo packs! As someone who is acne-prone and struggles with picking at my skin, these are amazing for protecting blemishes while also concealing them. I find myself restocking these at least 1x–2x per month!" —angelinaxmarie

Promising review: "By far my favorite eyebrow pencil! I am always on the lookout for well-priced and effective products, and this is the best waterproof eyebrow pencil. I have an autoimmune disease, so my eyebrows are sparse and the eyebrow hairs are growing unevenly. The small precision pen makes it easy for me to draw in my gaps as well as extend my eyebrow for a natural-looking eyebrow. The best part is that it stays in place the whole day, but it is easy to take off at the end of the day, unlike other waterproof products. Highly recommend!" —KatieBwell

Promising review: "A staple for me once a week. I use this instead of clarifying shampoo. This scrubs my scalp super clean. I got the Ceremonia brush too to brush into the scalp. I also use the Ceremonia pre-shampoo oil. Excellent brand overall." —ASNYC

Promising review: "There is no other sponge that compares to the original Beautyblender. This sponge holds just the right amount of water to help apply your makeup. It seamlessly blends out foundation, concealer, and blush." —ashleenicholle5

Promising review: "I love these lippies from Glossier!! This lip balm is very moisturizing with antioxidants and emollients that nourish for smoother, hydrated lips. I love that it has ingredients such as castor seed oil, beeswax, and lanolin!" —Camiipb

Price: $16 (available in 12 colors/flavors)

Promising review: "Amazing! Smells so good! 100% recommend; it’s so soothing to the hands, and smells wonderfully great!" —Dylannnnnnnnnn

Promising review: "I’ve been doing eyeliner with an angled brush for such a long time, and always felt like the line was too chunky. This is the PERFECT brush for getting a skinny, barely-there wing." —lizardgorl

Promising review: "Such a great thing for slick backs. It catches all of my flyaway hairs and lasts the whole day." —sephoragenius

Price: $20+ (available in two sizes and two colors/scents)

Promising review: "This is such a gorgeous blush! It's really pigmented, so a little goes a long way. It gives the most beautiful flush, but it's buildable if you want a more intense pop of color." —minnimalist

Price: $16+ (available in two sizes, 11 radiant finishes, and four matte finishes)

Promising review: "Love!!!! I have relatively thinner hair, and this adds so much volume and body. It really does add a lot of hold. A great one-and-done product for blowouts." —MKCG1212

Promising review: "Wow...my hair hasn't been this happy in a long time!!! BUT THIS!!!! WOW! Makes me feel like a new woman! I get out of the shower, and my hair is ready to take on the world. It feels so soft and healthy, it blew me away. I would highly recommend using the conditioner along with the shampoo; it makes a HUGE difference. I will definitely repurchase in bulk at the beauty supply store." —lannabananaa

Promising review: "This is my hands-down FAVORITE everyday moisturizer! My skin has felt SO smooth and soft since I began using this! It tingles a bit when it first goes on, but it's nothing too bad, and then my skin feels so soft and incredible!!" —BritBit101

Promising review: "I noticed an immediate difference in the texture of my skin. I no longer wear makeup because of the noticeable difference! This is one of the best products I’ve used!" —KPHenry

Promising review: "Designed to deeply hydrate and soothe tired, dry feet, this mask combines the tropical essence of coconut with the calming aroma of lavender for a spa-like experience!" —silfida17

Promising review: "This is one of my go-to products! it is sooooo moisturizing, non-drying, and at first, I was scared that it would have an odd scent, but it literally smells like nothing. It’s super refreshing, too!" —autumnb0w

Promising review: "Works amazingly well! Highly recommend. Loved it so much I have repurchased it again. Easy to use and you can see results immediately." —NasFairy

Promising review: "This serum has noticeably faded my hyperpigmentation and evened out my skin tone, giving me a brighter and more radiant complexion. I appreciate that it's unscented, making it perfect for my sensitive skin. The texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly, making it easy to incorporate into my daily skincare routine. Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to address hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone!" —beautykait

Promising review: "My boyfriend and I both absolutely love these wipes! The scent isn’t overwhelming at all and that made me a little nervous with it being coconut. We tend to be outdoors often and these come in handy when it’s hot or windy out." —desbc

Price: $7+ (available in three pack sizes and five styles/scents)

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BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

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