1. The bestselling Sol De Janeiro Bum Bum Cream that boasts a blend of caffeine-packed guarana extract and coconut oil to help *visibly* firm and moisturize skin. Plus, the obsession-worthy creamy scent of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla? You can even get it bottled up, so you aren't constantly reapplying lotion just for the scent!

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Caffeine can brighten skin and temporarily minimize the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that’s something you’re looking for in a product. Read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "For demographic purposes: Female, 33 years old. I've only been using this for four days and can see a slight difference in the appearance of my cellulite. I have a deep dimple in my left butt cheek and I can already tell that it's shrinking and smoothing out. I've used very expensive creams, oils and lotions but after four days I already see more results with this product. To make it even better, the scent is amazing! I use it all over because it makes my skin so soft even the next day." —ChelseaK

Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in three sizes). 

2. A pore-clearing cleansing oil for all skin types to help purge excess oily sebum, makeup, and blackheads from your pores. Some reviewers even use it as part of a double-cleansing method, which means washing their face with this (an oil-based cleanser) first, and then following up with a water-based cleanser for a skincare regimen that's influencer-worthy.

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BTW, even reviewers with acne-prone skin love this product and say it doesn't cause breakouts after use!

Promising review: "BEST OIL CLEANSER I SWEAR. I’ve gone through 3–4 bottles now and it continues to cleanse my skin AMAZING. It melts makeup, clears pores. Honestly a heaven send. The first time I used it, it cleared a lot of my sebum and even now when I use it, it clears any dead skin and dirt I have, even when I don’t wear makeup. BUY IT, it's amazing. You can see all the dirt that came out of my face recently in the photo [above, right]." —rexichor

Get it from Amazon for $17.69.

3. A set of multipurpose dermaplaning razors, so you can remove any unwanted peach fuzz or dead skin from your upper lip, jawline, or cheeks without scheduling an appointment. Plus, it can even be used to clean up your eyebrows, too.

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This tool also helps soften skin by gently exfoliating as you use it!

Promising review: "I suppose it's my hearty German peasant ancestry, but I've always been a hairy girl. Plucking the more egregious of the thick black hairs is required at least a two to three times week. I'd been eying these razors for a while and finally took the plunge. I could not believe how easy and quick it was. After a couple of swipes down my cheek, I noticed that it was done. I thought it was going to take a lot more skill and time. So much easier than tweezers and depilatories!! Wow." —Tara D.

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94.

4. The ridiculously popular Dermora exfoliant foot peel that must be magic considering the way dead skin effortlessly flakes off after one application (no filing, soaking, or scrubbing necessary) to reveal feet softer than when you were born in as little as a week! Is the peeling skin process gross? Definitely. It's basically black magic, but over 49,000 5-star ratings prove it's worth it.

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Just pop on the booties for an hour, wash your feet, and marvel (or be totally grossed out) at the layers of dead skin peeling off your feet over the next couple of weeks.

Promising review: "This foot peel is THE TRUTH and got my feet right and smooth as butter! I’ve never done a foot peel in my life and so I had a lot of hard skin under my foot to get rid of. The shipping was super fast, I think I received it in like three days! I followed the instructions on the box, and decided to put on the foot peel on right before bed. You can feel the peel tingling and working while you have it on your feet so I felt relief. It took about three days after I did the peel to see the results starting. Do not get discouraged if you see peeling only at the toes. That’s just the start of it...cause the next day I felt the mid of my foot arch bubble after my bath and a whole piece of skin was peeling. This peel did its job and some more! It has my feet feeling baby smooth! This peel gave me a feeling of being in a salon without the polish. It felt good to pamper myself. This is my go-to from now on, when I want a good smooth foot AFTER a pedicure (because a pumice stone can’t do what this peel can)!" —Shopinista

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $19.99 (available in five scents).

5. Or a Mr. Pumice Ultimate Pumi Bar featuring a different texture on each side: the dark purple side has coarser grit for exfoliating and removing calluses and deep cracks in the skin. The light purple side is designed with medium grit for smoothing. You'll end up with soft to the touch footsies!

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BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly is obsessed: "I bought this after putting it in countless stories, and folks, the reviewers are right. This thing is LEGIT."

Promising review: "At the shop where I get pedicures I noted that they use these. The dark purple side is perfect for keeping my heels smooth. I live in the desert and go barefoot often so I need something for my feet, but other products didn't seem to be very effective. I use this with a callus gel every so often and this seems to work better than all the other 'pumice' bars, etc. This isn't pumice though, but I never liked the hard pumice stones and they didn't seem to do much anyway." —Desert Rose

Get it from Amazon for $4.48.

6. Plus, a professional-grade callus-removal gel to use in tandem with the tool above to help get deep into the skin, so you can scrape off layer after layer of built-up dead skin cells! I mean, no wonder it has over 41,000 5-star reviews — it's obviously witchcraft!

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Promising review: "Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product. Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So, I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned being very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes. My feet were the softest they had ever been. Love love love." —Cheri whisker

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three scents).

7. A collagen-coating hair treatment to help restore and repair damaged hair that's been through... a lot (read: dye jobs, heat damage, and even sun damage). Bring your hair back to life and show off your silky and voluminous tresses that look like you just left the salon. Don't worry, your secret is safe with us!

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This reparative mask is designed for heat-damaged hair of all types, but definitely beloved by reviewers with fine and wavy hair! Check out our full Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review for more deets!

Promising review: "My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel-dried it, worked about two quarter-size dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes, and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough looking but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long, fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." —Ellie

Get it from Amazon for $7.60.

8. A bottle of Bondi Sands self-tanning foam, so you don't have to spend time and money at the salon to get that sun-kissed glow. Instead, apply this lightweight, aloe vera-enriched foam all over your body (from the comfort of your home) and rinse off an hour later (if you want a darker hue, it can set for up to eight hours). A fantastic option if you don't have time to get a spray tan done, but are ready to wear short shorts and show off your gams!

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Promising review: "Next best thing to a spray tan! My daughter has been using this product on and off for about a year, so I decided to give it a try. She has olive undertones and tans from the sun easily. I am fairer — I burn first then tan. We both use the 'Dark' version of this product. I tried it for the first time recently before a trip to Florida. I just wanted to have a LITTLE color and not look scary white in my bathing suit (I live up North and have no tan this time of year!) I was BLOWN AWAY! Not streaky, not orange, no horrible smell. I looked naturally tan and it faded without looking blotchy. I applied it after fully exfoliating and left it on overnight. AMAZING results! I’m so glad I found this product. HIGHLY recommend!" —Samantha Angelini

Get it from Amazon for $24 (available in three shades).

9. A sheer, tinted nail concealer, which cleverly hides any stains or yellowing on your nails so they look healthier and manicured no matter how poorly your might have been taking care of them.

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Londontown is a small business that offers a range of skincare and beauty products for your nails and body.

Promising reviews: "Highly impressed and satisfied with purchase. I've been a nail biter my entire life. I recently stopped biting a little over three months ago, and while I've been pleased overall with the growth, I've found that my natural nails have many imperfections. For instance, I have splinter hemorrhages, as well as white horizontal lines (aka Beau's lines) on every single nail on all 10 fingers, and the tips are transparent. But this polish literally disguises all of that. I'm so so grateful to have found it." —Kourtnee amos

Get it from Amazon for $19.20+ (available in five shades and as a set).

Check out our Londontown Illuminating Nail Concealer review for more deets!

10. A pack of two dark spot fading soap bars created with a revitalizing and hydrating blend of retinol, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, turmeric, and vitamins C and E for a hydrating cleanse to help even skin tone and reduce dark spots on your face, neck, and body if that's something you're looking to do. Say buh-bye to buying swim shorts if your inner thighs bother you (they certainly don't need to, we're pro embracing your dark spots!) — and either way, hello to bikini season!

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Promising review: "I’m big, so my inner thighs have always been darker than the other parts of my legs. I’ve tried other products for it but nothing has worked. I HAVE BEEN USING THIS SOAP FOR THREE DAYS AND OMG!!!! My inner thighs are SMOOTHER, and they are ALMOST THE SAME COLOR AS THE OTHER PARTS OF MY LEGS, I'M SO SO SO HAPPY!!!! I hate that I didn’t take a before picture but trust me!!!! BUY IT!!!! My face also looks brighter and fresher, agghhh!!" —Daff Laff

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $14.99.

11. First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub designed specifically for anyone with Keratosis Pilaris (aka KP) to help buff away dead skin and unclog pores — thanks, lactic and glycolic acids — to help reduce the appearance of bumps. If you struggle with "strawberry skin" on your arms and legs but are sick of pants and long sleeves, this will help you eliminate stubborn bumps to reveal glowing, baby soft skin!

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Promising review: "My forearms have always been rough and red. I used this for the first time tonight, just my hand rubbing it over my arms in the shower. I asked my teenage daughter to touch my arms and she asked me if I shaved them. That's how smooth they are. I highly recommend for the fact that it made my arms smooth for the first time in like 30 years." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in two sizes and three scents). 

12. Or an exfoliating scrub mitt that helps you shed dead skin cells, which in turn helps reduce the appearance of ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and more. Psst — using this will even help your body better absorb moisturizers and skincare products, so you can enjoy soft, buttery skin!

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Promising review: "Saw someone review this on TikTok and bought it. The satisfaction of all the dead skin that comes off is unmatched. Makes my skin so soft and shiny." —Kallie

Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (also available as a set). 

13. The TikTok famous Lumify Eye Drops to help reduce redness in record time. It didn't climb its way to being a number one seller for no reason — according to reviewers, you see results in just minutes! This will really come in handy now that allergy season is here to stay, so you'll want it in your purse alongside tissues. 🤧 

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Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief.

Promising review: "I have a big spot of blood vessels in the inner corner of my left eye. I use the expensive lubricant eye drops for moisture — I've used Visine, Clear Eyes, you name it. No eye drop has made my eyes look this great. Only Lumify! I was soo happy when I looked in the mirror and saw some beauty in my eyes instead of darkness and redness." —Angela Leonard

Get it from Amazon for$11.93. 

14. A hair thinner and cutter if you desperately need a trim, but can't squeeze in a last-minute appointment with your go-to stylist. This tool boasts a dual-sided razor with a fine tooth comb for thin hair and a wide tooth comb for thick hair, so you can effortlessly touch up your bangs, lop off your split ends, or precision cut your own layers!

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Promising review: "These things are awesome for the occasional trim. I am very happy with the choppy way they make my bangs look. I personally cut my own hair, but if you didn't, they would be great for in-between haircuts. I highly recommend! They last FOREVER because you can change out the blades with any old average double-sided razor." —J.K.

Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

15. A blister bandage variety pack created specifically for your feet, toes, and heels. Each bandage is water-resistant and designed with hydrocolloid to help heal painful blisters while the water-resistant exterior helps keep the area protected from sweat, germs, and other friction that might happen! If you've just started taking a pilates class and have the blisters to prove it — these will fit perfectly underneath a pair of yoga socks, so you can keep attending without making things worse!

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Promising review: "These are the BEST! I have developed some blisters on my feet, specifically on the big toe side, causing me quite a bit of discomfort during exercise and other nonstrenuous activities. I ordered the variety and the spot pack to be safe on the size. Let me tell you, the difference is night and day! Literally, no pain after application. THESE ARE A MIRACLE PRODUCT! I can't recommend them enough for anyone experiencing blistering or otherwise!" —Lukas Yant

Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $13.99.

16. The Cosrx Snail Mucin Power Essence, a top-rated serum made up of 96.3% snail secretion for a lightweight formula that helps hydrate and restore dry, dull skin, leaving you with a glowing complexion. Even if you raise an eyebrow at escargot, the results of this skincare fave will make you think whoever took a chance on a snail's skincare "secret" might actually be a genius.

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Check out the Cosrx snail essence on TikTok!

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Gabriela Manjarrez has to say: "I've personally been using this for months now, and it's amazing how it's improved aspects of my skin that I didn't even know needed improving. I didn't think my skin looked too dull before, but after seeing how this brightened and soothed my skin, I'm never going back. I spray my face with rose water, gently pat the essence into my skin while it's still damp, and let it absorb. Plus, it absorbs so quickly, it's like your skin is saying, "gimme gimme gimme!!"

Promising review: "Skincare game changer. I started using this two years ago, and this product has transformed my skin completely! I have dull, dry skin and this helps hydrate and makes my complexion look healthy and hydrated. I use this under my moisturizer day and night." —Nhi Luu

Get it from Amazon for $16.98. 

17. Arnica bruise cream for anyone prone to bumping into chairs, stumbling, or accidentally hitting yourself — whoops! This cream is formulated with arnica, which can help reduce the appearance of discoloration, swelling, or bruises and speed up the healing process.

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BTW — the brand suggests applying the product to your bruise as soon as possible, but some reviewers say it still works well on old bruises.

Read more about topically applied arnica and how it may help with bruising and pain relief at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "I am very fair-skinned and bruise easily (doesn't help that I also tend to be very clumsy). I recently got a very large, dark bruise on my arm, and a friend at work whose son is a stunt [person] told me I should use arnica on it. Based on the reviews, I ordered this product and started using it approximately four days after I was bruised. At first, it didn't seem like anything was happening, but after 3–4 days of use, I could see a marked difference just from morning to evening. I have never had a bruise heal that quickly before. I'm sold!" —J. Yount

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes).

18. Black Girl Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 — aka a water-resistant SPF 30 sunscreen created by women of color with women of color in mind, so you can apply a product that dries without leaving a chalky white residue on your skin!!! Plus, a moisturizing blend of jojoba and avocado oils also helps soothe, hydrate, and protect your skin when you need it.

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Black Girl Sunscreen is a Miami-based Black woman-owned brand specializing in cruelty-free products designed for melanated skin tones. 

Promising review: "I’ve tried many, many sunscreens that claim to blend and not leave a white cast when applied. This was so much better than I expected. A nickel-size amount goes a long way and blends into a smooth, dewy finish. I also didn’t notice a scent so there was no worries of walking around smelling like sunscreen." —Target Customer

Get a 2-ounce bottle from Amazon for $9.99 or a 3-ounce bottle from Target for $15.99. 

19. A stainless-steel blackhead spatula, which helps unclog pores using high-frequency vibrations, helping your skin better absorb your favorite toners, moisturizers, and serums. Each cycle runs for just five minutes before automatically shutting off, and the gunk leftover on the spatula is all you need to convert from a skeptic to a 5-star reviewer!

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I got a facial a couple of years ago and I could tell something was different about my extractions, so I asked the aesthetician to write down the name of the product. I went home and immediately bought this! I LOVE IT. I love it more than any other skincare tool that I own. This thing gets gunk out like nothing I've ever tried before, and the first time I used it, I was absolutely disgusted. But I kept on using it. I don't have much acne, but I do have oily combination skin and visibly clogged pores, so this has been a lifesaver when I don't have time to visit an aesthetician. You have to use it while your face is still wet, so after washing your face or even using toner, and you just start scraping. Make sure you have a paper towel near (and maybe a camera) because you will be amazed and disgusted all at once, but you will literally never stop using. I use mine every other day to once a week if I'm having skincare issues, but it also does a great job with monthly use (it's just much grosser)! I follow mine up with Clinique's Clarifying Lotion 3 and Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel!

Promising review: "Life changing! I’m obsessed with this product! I’ve tried a lot of different extraction tools, even bought a different sucker-type one several months ago that didn’t do anything. This is amazing and makes my skin so smooth after. Definitely make sure your skin is wet for extractions." —Darcey Bonnet

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three colors).

20. An ultra-hydrating TruSkin vitamin C serum featuring a blend of vitamins C and E, plus hyaluronic acid, which together help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots with regular use. Reviewers report noticing brighter and firmer skin within weeks, and have bestowed this product over 93,000 5-star ratings!

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As with most concentrated skincare products, you should do a patch test on your skin 24–48 hours before using it on your face. Apply three to five drops daily and follow with a moisturizer, and don't worry — reviewers say this bottle will last you awhile!

Promising review: "This serum works wonders on my skin. I had slight hyperpigmentation on my face, and I do have acne scars; my skin looked dull and lacked moisture. After I applied this serum every day in the morning, my skin looks so much better than before. My pigmentation is reduced; my skin looks fresh and moisturized. I am very happy with my purchase, and I highly recommend this to buy." —Kavita

Get it from Amazon for $21.97+ (available in two sizes).

21. A TikTok-famous Denman curly hair brush that's designed with seven rows of evenly-spaced bristles to help anyone with wavy, curly, or coily hair define their textured tresses in half the time it usually takes to style. There's no polite way to tell everyone you know to upgrade their detangling routine, but showing off your wash day on IG Live just might work.

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Check it out on TikTok here.

Promising review: "This is the most amazing brush I’ve ever owned. I have thick curly hair, and I feel like it’s able to reach and detangle everything. My daughter has 4c hair; this works really well on her hair and detangles easily. I also really love that this brush can be taken apart and cleaned because my brushes fill with hair really fast, and in all honesty, it was always easier to just get a new brush than sit there trying to clean them. I highly recommend this brush, especially if you have thick and/or curly hair." —ABC

Get it from Amazon for $25.95.

22. A tub of Hanalei Sugar Lip Scrub, so you can remove all the dead skin and crust from your lips and actually reap the benefits of lip balms, oils, and masks. This product uses sugar granules to buff away any dead skin, while a combo of shea butter and kukui oil keeps everything moisturized and smooth!

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For even better exfoliation (and to keep your hands from getting messy), you can use a lip brush (seen above on the left) to scoop the product and apply it to your lips!

Hanalei is a woman-owned small business creating cruelty-free skincare products featuring Hawaiian botanicals.

Promising review: "This works so, so well for me. I have struggled with dry, chapped lips forever. I have had breakouts of perioral dermatitis that has affected my lips. I am also an anxious lip-biter. Lately I have been trying to take better care of my skin, lips included. This is the first lip scrub I have ever tried. First of all, this stuff smells incredible and doesn't leave a bad taste on your lips. It is super easy to use. And I never see any dry skin on my lips after using it. I have actually been able to wear lipstick several days in a row which I NEVER do, because it always used to dry my lips out and look flaky. I will definitely continue to use this." —Morgan

Get it from Amazon for $14.40 (also available in a set with a lip treatment).

23. A pack of Mighty Patches, which use hydrocolloid to practically disappear your pus-filled blemishes and pimples, while keeping you from picking and popping. Who knew such a small thing could make such a big impact? But these invisible circular patches are designed to work their absorbent magic over the course of six hours, aka right before your eyes.

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Promising review: "I’m so happy I got these. I have been dealing with a stubborn pimple on my leg and it has been hurting so bad. I didn’t want to touch it and try to pop it because it’s sensitive to touch. I cleaned the area and placed this patch on and when I woke up the next morning, it was white and ready to be pulled out! I put one more on the next day just to get any leftovers out and ugh it worked like a dream without the pain! Get some!!!" —Jas Gisselle

Get a 36-pack from Amazon for $12.99.

24. And a pack of cold sore healing patches that are discreet *and* effective. The patches are made with hydrocolloid gel, which helps fast-track healing and protect the skin by creating a moist environment to relieve pain, reduce blistering, and prevent scabbing.

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Promising review: "I wish I had found these sooner!! These cold sores were probably the worst I’ve had, and wouldn’t clear up or stop itching/hurting. I googled cold sore remedies and these happened to pop up. After reading the reviews, I immediately ordered them. They came right on time and I put them on before bed last night. It’s been less than 36 hours and already these cold sores are healing up beautifully. I plan to order another pack or three so I can keep one at home, one in my purse and one in my locker at work so if I ever feel the warning tingle/itching of a new breakout, I can slap one of these bad boys on and get rid of it quickly! Highly recommend for my fellow cold-sore sufferers." —Jessica Hill

Get a pack of 15 from Amazon for $13.98.

25. A dual-ended glass cuticle stick featuring a slanted wide tip for pushing the cuticle back and a super fine pointed tip for detailed filing, exfoliating, and precision removal of hangnails and calluses around your nail bed. 

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Read more about gently pushing your cuticles back after a shower or bath at the American Academy of Dermatology.

Germanikure is a small business creating artisan-quality nail accessories.

Promising review: "This is the at home manicure tool I didn’t know I needed. I’ve been using the wood and metal cuticle sticks and thought I’d give this a try. It’s amazing, pushes the cuticles down with little effort, no pulling or catching on the skin and damaging the cuticle. That’s because it gently files as it pushes. I was able to push with the flat end. Then, flip it over so the flat end is up and use the rounded end to file the roughness off the newly revealed nail bed. Then, using the pointy end further push the cuticle down and finely detail the nail bed and sides of the nail. My nails and cuticles look amazing, this thing really took away the tiniest bits of skin and nail. It was very soothing to groom the nails...using this tool to get every little bit. The pointy end gets the little bits and tiny details a glass nail file can’t reach! Love it. I can’t wait to try the glass nail file from this company. Never going back to the wood or metal sticks ever again, this thing is a game changer." —RB

Get it from Amazon for $13.95+ (also available with carrying sleeves).

26. The internet-famous Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller just perfect for anyone with oily skin. Its infinitely washable volcanic stone roller ball soaks up excess oil and delivers an instant matte finish in seconds, leaving your makeup intact. You won't have to search around for trash cans to toss your blotting papers *or* take up precious handbag space carrying setting powder and a brush everywhere with you!

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Promising review: "I have a naturally oily complexion. If I put anything on like foundation, concealer, highlighter, blush, bronzer (even with putty primer, finishing powder, and setting spray) I get oil buildup within a couple of hours. This stick worked so well. I put my full face of makeup on at 7 a.m., had a presentation at 1 p.m.. Used this through the morning and right before my presentation and my makeup looked so good. Highly recommend!" —Molly

Get it from Amazon for $7.75. 

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