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Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush dries and styles hair like a professional blowout — without all the added effort or expense. The lightweight device is designed to smooth and volumize strands in such a way that will make you fall head over heels — take it from someone who’s obsessed with hers.
Promising review: “This is the absolute best hair styler I’ve ever used in my life. Let me tell you, I’m not the biggest fan of styling my hair but this product certainly changed my perspective. My hair is to the middle of my back, very wavy, and super thick. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to blow dry my hair and trying to get a brush through it when trying to do a blowout is almost impossible. Plus, it takes almost an hour to straighten it with a flat iron. I completed my hair in under 15 minutes with this device and it’s literally the healthiest it’s ever looked.” —BB
Price: $56.89 (available in two colors)
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Burt’s Bees 100% Natural Moisturizing Lip Shimmer douses lips in hydrating ingredients while delivering a subtle kiss of color that shoppers can’t get enough of. It’s a great option for anyone looking for slightly cleaner formulas without sacrificing cosmetic quality.
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Goody Ouchless Forever Black Hair Elastics prevent snags when removing hair ties and ensure a secure hold when wearing them. I personally promise that these uniquely shaped elastics stay put during even the most intense workouts.
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Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist mattifies oily roots and volumizes flat hair for a fresh-looking mane with every spritz. There’s a reason why you’ll never see my vanity without a bottle of this pink goodness.
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L’Oréal Paris Elvive Total Repair Damage-Erasing Balm promises to repair up to a full year’s worth of damage in just 10 minutes. And that’s precisely why it’s earned more than 2.4K swooning reviews.
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Covergirl LashBlast Volume Mascara lengthens and separates lashes for a natural flutter that looks fresh out of a falsies salon. In other words, the 10-times magnification will definitely make you want to toss your old staple.
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TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shampoo banishes frizz, deeply hydrates, and enhances shine. It’s a hair multitasker you’ll be glad to have in your shower.
Promising review: “Just bought this shampoo after researching the best drug store shampoo. And can I say is that they weren’t lying. After just one wash I could tell a HUGE difference. My hair was soft before even rinsing. After rinsing it was even softer.” —SoldonTresemme
Price: $4.94
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Maybelline Dream Radiant Liquid Medium Coverage Hydrating Foundation hydrates dry skin to create a fresh, dewy appeal. The hyaluronic acid–infused formula is noncomedogenic, so it’s essentially skincare pretending to be makeup.
Promising review: “This foundation is awesome! It has hyaluronic acid to help with hydration and collagen to help with the elasticity of skin! My face is usually very dry and I usually have to use full coverage because of blemishes but this foundation keeps up with the best of them and is a very wallet-friendly price as well!!” —jacquelinec4
Price: $10.98 (available in 20 shades)
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Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Daily-Use Anti-Dandruff Shampoo balances the scalp with dandruff-fighting ingredients so you can kiss flakes goodbye. Best of all, it leaves strands super shiny.
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NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation creates sheer coverage that can be built up for a more opaque finish. The velvety, vegan formula is a fan fave among influencers and everyday gals alike, meaning it will likely be a hit for you, too.
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Promising review: “I was a first-time buyer a couple of months ago and I haven’t stopped raving about it since! It’s the first time I have found an affordable foundation option that really meets my needs. Perfect matte finish, with absolute full coverage that’s ridiculously lightweight. I LOVE IT!” —hjmfree
Price: $6.03 (available in 30 shades)
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Dove Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Shampoo repairs damaged hair with its keratin-infused formula. It comes in a pump bottle, too, which makes it even more worth buying, since it means less slip and slide in the shower.
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Promising review: “My hair was very dry and damaged, from years of color changes. So, after hearing about this shampoo, I decided to give it a try. I was so surprised and delighted to see that this actually worked. After using this product, my hair began to become much softer/smoother and the shine came back.” —MelRose
Price: $6.98
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Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation delivers medium shine-free coverage that looks dewy and fresh, never dry and cakey. Most notably, it’s available in dozens of shades, so you’ll never have to compromise when selecting your best match.
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Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist Deep Conditioner hydrates dry strands to make them look good as new in just three minutes. The paraben-free formula is made with jojoba and avocado oils, so it’s a healthy hair choice that will leave hair looking and feeling its best.
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NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray locks in your makeup so you won’t have to worry about it smearing throughout the day. The trick is to spritz it on from a distance so you don’t soak your freshly applied beat face.
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DevaCurl Supercream Coconut Curl Styler enhances curls so they look bouncy and smell delicious. Thanks to being made with cornstarch, it helps keep flyaways at bay and reduce frizz overall.
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L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise Mascara creates model-worthy lashes every time. With just a few strokes, your lashes will look dark, full, separated, and clump-free.
Promising review: “I’ve had this mascara for about two weeks and the longer I use it the more I like it. I am a mascara junkie, I try to try them all! I can’t help myself! This gem of a product goes on easily, it’s very dark (I use black), and it only requires two coats in order to get my desired look.” —Nisi
Price: $9.97 (available in four shades)
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NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil helps trace on life-like brow strokes that you won’t have to blend out for what feels like way too long. The trick is to use super-short upward strokes that mimic the growth pattern of your natural brows.
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Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss delivers long-lasting color and shine. It comes with a sculpting wand that makes applying the never-sticky gloss a total no-brainer.
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Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Shampoo moisturizes hair and adds shine in such a way that you’ll constantly double-take when you see your tresses. This deliciously scented formula was a staple in my shower for more than 10 years — in other words, you can’t go wrong.
Promising review: “I LOVE this product! I hadn’t cut my hair in over a year, and it was starting to get frizzy and dry and the ends looked really bad. I used a lot of products to try to get my hair back to its normal texture and this was my last resort before getting the ends chopped off. There was an IMMEDIATE improvement in the amount of frizz, and it made my hair less dry and made it much shinier.” —HopethisHelps
Price: $5.97
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Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Face Powder sets makeup so perfectly that you’ll never want to use another finishing powder again. Take it from someone whose mom and grandma have passed down the staple.
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L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick glides on smooth and stays looking rich and creamy for hours on end. The fan-favorite formula is made with argan oil, vitamin E, and omega 3, all of which hydrate and nourish lips for a plump, dewy effect.
Promising review: “I love my chocolate skin and won’t buy any old thing. I’m not crazy about L’Oreal but love their lipsticks and lip glosses!” —MrsYaniBlake
Price: $5.97 (available in 42 colors)
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Maybelline Color Sensational Made For All Lipstick pairs beautifully with all skin tones, making it a must for anyone and everyone who loves a bold (or neutral) lip. Unsure if the colors are really universal? Rest assured, the brand tested each of the pigments on 50 diverse skin tones to ensure that they are.
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Unite 7Seconds Condition Leave-In Detangler Hairspray detangles strands from roots to ends while deeply hydrating hair and protecting it against heat damage, humidity, and more. After your very first spritz, you’re bound to fall in love with this best-selling formula.
Promising review: “I’ve bought this product many times. It’s a nice detangler, leave-in conditioner, and thermal protector. The bottle lasts a long time, even when used generously. ” —RealReviewer
Price: $19.99
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Covergirl + Olay 3-in-1 Foundation moisturizes skin and evens tone with just a pump or two. The lightweight formula will make you want to ditch your foundation in favor of this dewy delight.
Promising review: “I fell in love with Covergirl all over again with this Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid Complex & Vitamin C. My two favorite brands pairing up for a 3-in-1 foundation was a win-win for me!” —Kee723
Price: $12.57 (available in 10 shades)
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Herbal Essences Shine Collection Shampoo moisturizes hair and improves texture thanks to a combination of chamomile, aloe vera, and passion flower extracts. The silicone-free formula is made without mineral oil, so it’s color-safe and will even help balance your scalp’s natural oils.
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Promising review: “This is my favorite shampoo. Nothing stands even remotely close. During the time it was discontinued, I tried so many other shampoos and nothing could replace this one (same goes for the conditioner). It was in my shopping bag as soon as appeared on store shelves. Please don’t discontinue it again. This is your best product!” —Victoria36
Price: $7.97
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Real Techniques Makeup Setting Brush helps create a flawless, airbrushed appeal to any makeup it’s layered over. It features ultra-soft synthetic bristles that will easily blend particles without leaving tracks in your makeup.
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It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner expertly detangles even the most stubborn strands so they’ll never be knotty and troublesome. Just spritz, comb, and go.
Promising review: “I have thick hair that needs a lot of moisture. I struggled all my life trying to find a good leave-in conditioner. My hairdresser recommended this and the rest is history. It’s one product to meet all your needs. It’s a leave-in conditioner, frizz tamer, and heat protector plus more. It’s a little expensive but a little goes a long way.” —Denise
Price: $24.99
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Milani Pure Passion Eyeshadow Palette delivers high-quality pigment for a fraction of the price. It’s layerable and blendable, making it a must for all makeup bags.
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John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Nourishment Moisturizing Conditioner detangles hair in the shower so you don’t have to rip through your ends after each and every rinse. FYI: I’m thoroughly obsessed with this deliciously scented conditioner.
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L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Conditioner helps keep long hair healthy and strong so you don’t have to constantly cut off your ends. It’s said to seal split ends, so you can work toward growing your hair out without it looking like a frayed mess.
Promising review: ” I love how beautiful this conditioner smells. Very relaxing, like a spa. It has a nice thick texture. Really saturated my hair. I can feel it smooth out my hair as I apply it. Rinses out easily and afterward my hair looks amazing. I’ve never had a better conditioner for my waist-length hair before this one.” –GeorgeAnn
Price: $3.97