19 Beauty Products That Said "Trust Me" And Low-Key Changed My Life

19 Beauty Products That Said "Trust Me" And Low-Key Changed My Life

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-05-29 05:06

1. This Bouf Hair-Growth Tonic that’s giving flat winter hair a serious glow-up.

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If your hair’s feeling limp, lifeless, or just plain meh this winter, Bouf’s Hair-Growth Tonic might be the fix you’ve been waiting for. The brand is the brainchild of tbh skincare’s Rachael Wilde and it’s already earned the ultimate tick of approval from TikTok queen Indy Clinton — who says it’s completely transformed her hair. The secret? Patented FGF5-blocking tech that helps reduce hair fall, boost regrowth, and revive your strands from root to tip. Cold weather? Stress? Postpartum hair loss? Bouf’s got your back.

Buy it from Bouf for $34.95.

2. This potent 20% acid blend serum that will help your skin rest and restore from seasonal changes while you sleep.

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Did you know that at night, your skin switches into 'recovery mode' and is a lot more receptive to the skincare products you apply? This 20% acid blend (10% AHAs and 10% PHAs) is Ole Henriksen’s most potent formula in the collection to date and works hard to overhaul uneven skin texture, revealing a significantly smoother, renewed and brighter complexion. The Dewtopia 20% Acid Night Treatment also helps to replenish and soothe your skin thanks to the addition of aloe juice, birch sap and cotton water.

Promising review: "My skin has been absolutely manic the last six weeks — hormonal breakouts, forehead congestion, cysts on my cheeks. It's been...a lot. But I've now been using this serum nightly for about 10 days and it is a GAME CHANGER. My skin is hydrated, more supple and acne pigmentation is at last starting to fade. This is worth every penny and is going to be a staple in my nighttime routine from now on."

Julia Willing

Buy it from Sephora Australia for $90.

3. This Aussie-made Bizy Spray hand sanitiser that'll moisturise your skin while protecting you against germs.

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Bizy Spray is a brand new Aussie company that happens to make the most gorgeous hand sanitiser I've ever seen. The refillable (!) Pocket Spray is vegan, cruelty-free and formulated with aloe vera to keep your hands soft while you're staying on top of your personal sanitisation. It's female-founded, made locally in Melbourne and 5% of the company's profits are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation Australia — so when you get your hands on one of these, you'll be hydrating your skin, protecting yourself and supporting game-changing breast cancer research. The pocket sprays come in grape, pineapple and strawberry — so your hands will smell absolutely delicious too.

Buy it from Bizy Spray for $9.

4. This bestselling complexion-balancing toner to minimise the appearance of pores and freshen the skin without dehydrating.

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Formulated with a blend of potent active botanicals  — including green tea, eucalyptus, algae and Irish moss extracts  — this toner will remove excess oil and refine pores without drying, unlike many other toner formulas.

Promising review:  "I used to have a real love/hate relationship with toners, but when I stumbled upon this gem, a moved fully into the 'love' camp. It does exactly what it claims to do: control oil. Even around my time of the month (which is when it tends to be at its worst), my skin stays pretty balanced. Other pluses? It doesn't have that alcohol-y smell like a lot of toners do and feels a little more moisturising. My skin also doesn't have that uncomfortable tight feeling after I use it either, which is great." 

Alice Prendergast  

Buy it from Sephora Australia for $45.

5. This Go-To cloth face mask to breathe life into your poor, tired skin in just 10 minutes — which makes it ideal for those of us who are too lazy for clay masks.

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Promising Review: "Go-To is one of my favourite-ever Aussie beauty brands. One product that is definitely a must for winter is the Transformazing face mask. Deeply hydrating, packed with antioxidants and vitamin C (as well of lots of other great stuff), this product makes my face feel soft, bright and rehydrated."

Natalia Krslovic

Buy it from Go-To Skincare for $11.

6. This multi-tasking hair oil that will smooth frizz, seal split ends and leave a healthy, shiny gloss to your dehydrated hair.

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This nutrient-packed, quick-absorbing hair oil is a one-stop, does-it-all product that promises to tame frizz, add gloss, and protect from heat damage and colour fading. Infused with a blend of African galanga, ama and Asian borage oils, the masses love that a little goes a long way too.

Promising review: "Unsurprisingly, hydration has been a challenge since chopping off, like, half my hair and getting it back to its natural colour (I had been bleaching it blonde for a few years). Luckily, I found this stuff. It's lighter than any hair serum I've ever used and smells like a floral dream. Plus, it only takes a few pumps to get top-notch results, so a bottle will last you a while. If you have fine hair like me, I suggest applying less than you think you'd need or things can get greasy real quick."

  —Alice Prendergast

Buy it from Sephora Australia for $55.

7. This seriously impressive Confidence In A Cream Supercharged Hydrating Moisturiser by It Cosmetics, which will help you achieve long-lasting hydration — a dream when you're used to waking up with your skin feeling like the Sahara.

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This firming moisturiser is a game-changer during the winter months — and it's suitable for all skin types, including dry, sensitive or aging skin. The formula is designed to strengthen your skin's moisture barrier — providing up to 48 hours of deep hydration. Formulated with niacinamide, squalane and a peptide-lipid complex, it instantly gives your skin a soft, supple feel and promotes a healthy appearance. It'll replenish your skin and lock-in moisture, keeping it nourished through the cooler months.

Buy it from Sephora Australia for $92.

8. This Glycolipid Cream Cleanser by The Ordinary, which is a godsend for those with dry and sensitive skin.

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This cleanser from The Ordinary makes taking off my makeup so easy — which is perfect after a long day (because even though skincare is important, I am just longing to have a cup of tea and get all cosy in bed). It manages to get off a full face of make up (foundation, eyeliner, mascara, the works!) while still being gentle and leaving my face feeling moistured and fresh. 

Bonus points: It has no fragrance, which makes it perfect for sensitive skin.

Buy it from The Ordinary for $19.70.

9. This Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 by The Ordinary, which promises to dive deep and tackle the kind of dryness that makes it impossible to wear makeup.

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This serum by The Ordinary is a game-changer for your skin — especially during those chilly months. The water-based formula combines different types of hyaluronic acid molecules and a next-gen HA crosspolymer to deeply hydrate your skin at multiple layers. It's amazing for combatting dryness that often comes with winter weather. With its powerful hydration properties and the added boost of pro-vitamin B5, your skin will stay nourished, smooth and protected from the harsh elements.

Buy it from The Ordinary for $14.30.

10. This Mario Badescu lip wax that's the answer to all the prayers that have ever passed your chapped lips.

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This one is enriched with jojoba oil, vitamin E and beeswax, which means your lips are going to have a healthier diet than you (probably).

Promising Review: “I’ve tried so many different lip balms that seem to dry up my lips instead of actually making them softer. This stuff was the answer to ALL MY PRAYERS. It’s smooth as velvet going on and tastes and smells like literal buttercream. There’s also an unscented one if you prefer, but I’ll probably judge you.”

Hameda Nafiz

Buy it from Mecca for $10.

11. This Sleepy lotion by Lush that will make you feel relaxed and ready for your eight hours.

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This body lotion contains lavender to calm your mind, oatmeal to soothe your skin and jojoba oil to moisturise the heck out of your skin. It also smells absolutely phenomenal.

Promising Review: "I kid you not, this lotion has changed the quality of my sleep. It's this heavenly mix of oatmeal, lavender oil, organic cocoa butter and a bunch of other natural goodness, plus it smells divine. My colleague swore up and down I would never sleep better than getting out of the shower, lathering this on, then jumping under my covers – and he was not wrong."

Mariela Summerhays

Buy for it from Lush for $20.

12. This cleansing bar by Carbon Theory that will have your skin squeaky clean and ready to absorb all your various serums and moisturisers.

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I've been using this cleansing bar for about a month now and I think it's the product that has single-handedly saved my skin from stress acne. This bar contains charcoal to draw out bacteria and excess oil, shea butter to keep everything moisturised and tea tree oil to fight inflammation and target breakouts. Carbon Theory products are also all vegan and cruelty free!

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $10.93.

13. This dry shampoo for when washing your hair for a virtual meeting sounds like the worst idea in the world.

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This dry shampoo will remove excess oil and grease from your roots without drying your hair out. It contains coconut oil and monoi oil to moisturise and rejuvenate your hair while keeping it from looking like an oil slick.

Buy it from Priceline for $6.

14. This retinol and rainbow algae repair serum that helps to reduce the appearance of post-breakout marks and target hyperpigmentation.

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Featuring gentle, slow-release retinol and nutrient-rich rainbow algae to rid your skin of post-acne scarring, this powerful serum also contains squalane to pumpp and soften skin after application.

Promising review: "I was skeptical at first, because most retinol breaks me out as well as leave a stinging feeling. But this one was watery and super gentle. Every alternate night when I use it, I wake up with smooth skin — which is quite rare for me since I have textured, large pores with blemishes. It helps with my blemishes and I can feel my skin is more elastic — like it bounces instead of jiggle (if that makes sense)...I will definitely repurchase this!"

Buy it from Sephora Australia for $12.

15. These Cosrx acne pimple patches that you can use during all your virtual meetings without anyone catching on to your beauty routine.

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These patches are super easy to use and are designed to heal breakouts overnight. They use hydrocolloid, tea tree oil and calendula oil to get the job done. They're also very thin and barely noticeable when in use, which makes them perfect to use during all your online catch ups.

Read our in-depth review on these patches here!

Buy a pack of 24 from Amazon Australia for $5.98.

16. This hot air brush that makes it easy for you to give yourself volume and dry your hair without it getting frizzy as heck.

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The brush uses hot air and ionic technology to get rid of frizz and leave your hair looking and feeling as smooth as silk.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $42.99.

17. This Aztec Secret Healing Clay that I encourage you to try if you have problematic skin.

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This mask draws out all the gross gunk that's been caught in your skin. Just mix a bit of the powder with some apple cider vinegar and you'll be all set.

You can read all about how magical this stuff is here.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $25.99.

18. This Thayers Witch Hazel that will soothe and tone your skin on a truly magical level.

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This witch hazel is made from rose petal, aloe vera, vitamin E and witch hazel extract. You can also use it to remove makeup and it'll make your skin look clean and fresh AF.

Promising Review: "I have combination skin that's prone to redness (especially around my cheeks and nose, with the latter being really annoying), plus the occasional pimple. After two weeks of regularly using this toner in my evening routine, I barely need concealer to cover the Crayola redness under my nostrils. PLUS! It's super effective as spot treatment. This stuff attacks your pimples with the same vendetta that Buffy used to destroy vampires: It works that well."

AnaMaria Glavan

Read the full review for this product by AnaMaria here!

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $9.99.

19. And finally, this Sand & Sky Australian pink clay kit that will rid your skin of dirt, pollution and makeup that may have built up.

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This kit includes the exfoliator, which will gently scrub away your dead skin cells and leave your skin fresh and clean. Plus, the pore-refining face mask will tighten your pores and leave your skin silky smooth.

Buy it from Amazon Australia for $83.

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