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1. A blurring and concealing primer to make your skin look filtered IRL. Fluffy in texture and cooling, you'll love topping off your skincare routine with this! Bonus: You don't need to put makeup over either; you can just enjoy the blurring effect.
Promising review: "I had not used a makeup primer in years, and since I am a bit older, I wanted to give one a try. Read good reviews on this one and was happy with the results. Made my makeup go on smoother over my fine lines. I also noticed that my skin instantly looked smoother after applying it, even before I put on my makeup. Need to stock up." —Mom2twoMonkeys
Price: $13.97
2. A CoverGirl lip butter balm because your lips are in need of a little TLC right now. Nourishing and plumping, this formula combines shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and fatty acids to keep your lips perfectly kissable.
Promising review: "Very thick, cushiony, and buttery. My lips look and feel nourished. I love the marshmallow scent. It's clear on my lips. It's great for day or night. I bought a spare to keep one in my handbag and one on the nightstand. The applicator is very soft and squishy." —Evee
Price: $8.97 (available in five flavors)
3. A hydrating and brightening cleanser that targets dullness, impurities, and dryness, because we could all use a little refresh. Your skin will look so good that you'll have everyone complimenting it.
Promising review: "If you have dry, sensitive skin, I think you'll love this cleanser! I already love Good Molecules as a brand, but this was my first time purchasing the cleanser. It has almost a jelly-like consistency, but the lather is kinda creamy. It's gentle, but still cleanses well (without stripping your skin's oils). I love how immediately after rinsing, my skin feels more hydrated. I also noticed that it helps to reduce redness, and my skin overall feels calmed. There's also a very light scent that I absolutely love. It smells like crisp, spring water… It's so refreshing. I'm so glad I decided to give it a try; I will definitely be repurchasing!" —Tiffany
Price: $11.97
4. Or! A Garnier micellar water to remove all of your makeup, including waterproof mascara, after a long day. Micelle molecules work together to trap dirt, oil, and makeup, while also providing a gentle cleanse for your face. You don't even have to rinse this off!
Promising review: "I was a hater for a long time... 'it's water,' I would think to myself.... then I got some for my tween daughter because I wanted something gentle on her skin. I tried it myself, and now I'm a believer! Just drip a little on a microfiber face cleansing pad, and you have visibly clean and hydrated skin! It doesn't leave behind any residue, it doesn't sting your eyes or face, and it's extremely easy to use! I am going to order a couple of the other kinds for my older skin. This is 100% something we'll keep around! Move over, overpriced skin care products that dry out your face and leave it sticky! I don't even need to use lotion after using this stuff! It's amazing. I'm just going to call it Miracle Water!" —Sarah
Price: $3.82+ (originally $4.49+; available in three sizes and two-packs)
5. A Thayers milky toner that'll leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated all year round. Snow mushroom, hyaluronic acid, and elderflower water add moisture, prep your complexion for other products, *and* eliminate impurities.
Promising reviews: "I have very sensitive skin and can't use a lot of products because they cause irritation and redness or acne. This product is a dream!! No irritation and no acne using this! I started by introducing slowly, one to two times per week and added in an additional day each week; I now use this every other day. It helps to balance my skin tone and makes it feel so fresh. This is a game changer and I will continue to use." —Laci
Price: $9.97+ (available in three sizes)
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6. A Good Molecules hyaluronic acid serum, because your skin could always use a little bit more hydration. This bb has two different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, so it hydrates several layers of your skin. Bonus: it's lightweight and water-based, so it won't leave a heavy or greasy feeling on your face.
Promising review: "I've been using this serum for a few weeks now, and I'm honestly so impressed. It's super lightweight, absorbs quickly, and leaves my skin feeling really hydrated without being sticky or heavy. My skin just looks healthier and more glowy overall. I love that a little goes a long way, and it layers really well with the rest of my skincare. For the price, the quality is amazing. If you're looking for an easy way to add hydration and a nice glow to your routine, I definitely recommend giving this one a try!" —Sabrina
Price: $5.97+ (available in two sizes)
7. A CeraVe moisturizer because it's super smooth and lightweight, and a great way to lock in moisture after showering (up to 24 hours of hydration)! Ceramides work diligently to help restore and maintain your skin barrier and minimize dryness.
Promising review: "I love this stuff! I have super duper extra dry skin. This is the only thing I found that’s reasonably priced that keeps my skin hydrated all day and night long. I use it in the daytime and the nighttime. It’s not greasy, but it’s very hydrating. It’s a must-have for my dry skin." —4evahazeleyez
Price: $14.97
8. An illuminating under-eye mask to help refresh and cool puffy and baggy dark circles. I personally live, laugh, and love in these beauties. They always make me look like a functioning grown-up despite crying over an animal video or overthinking about that one thing I said five years ago.
Promising review: "These under-eye patches feel so good. They have an awesome cooling effect on my skin. I really like that they do not irritate me and really help with dark under-eye circles. I am noticing less puffiness also. My skin feels smoother and brighter under my eye. I also really like the good-for-skin ingredients that this has. Highly recommend this one." —Walmart customer
Price: $9.86 for six pairs
9. A face mist sunscreen with SPF 45 because reapplying your sunscreen shouldn't be messy while you're enjoying a beach day. This is high on my wish list because it's sheer, lightweight, and easy to layer over makeup.
Promising review: "Took it on my trip to Panama and it seemed to work really well while out in the sun on the beach and at the pool, smells nice too. I would recommend this product." —shortcake58
Price: $15.98 (originally $18.48)
10. A deep-cleansing face wash from Native to help boost your skin barrier while keeping it hydrated. It has moisturizing hyaluronic acid and nourishing shea butter for that delicious dewy glow.
11. A lightweight moisturizer that'll hydrate and balance your skin while also giving it a glow. It has a ton of standout ingredients in it, to name a few: snail mucin concentrate (which will bind moisture and help with skin texture), cica (which can help soothe irritation and support your skin barrier), hyaluronic acid (to soften, hydrate, and plump), and so much more! This seriously has it!
Promising review: "This moisturizer is heavenly! It's the smoothest gel-like consistency that I've ever come across, and I am obsessed. After mere days of using it, my skin looks so good! Makeup looks so pretty on top of it, also. I have recommended it to so many people now. You get so much product also! Great value!" —Hanah
Price: $16.88
12. An SPF 30 moisturizer as light as water to add to your collection, because you can never have too many sunscreens. This formula also features different weights of hyaluronic acid, which help keep your face plump while also deeply hydrating it.
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13. A Maybelline lifter stix because you can use it as a foundation, concealer, contour, and highlighter. All you need to do is apply and blend to your desired look! I used this exclusively as a contour for quite some time, and wow, I just love this product so much, I want to tell everyone about it.
14. A Burt's Bees tinted lip balm that'll give your lips up to 24 hours of moisture and nourishment. It adds a little color (that is buildable) and leaves you with a stunning semi-glossy finish! It's **giving** your lips but better, and we love this for you!
15. A hydrating and dewy eye cream, so it looks like you slept all night long, even when you ~actually~ stayed up reading. This can help support your delicate under-eye area and keep it moisturized.
Price: $11.97
16. A viral Revlon lip balm that gives the look of gloss but has the benefits of a balm. It uses hyaluronic acid, aloe, and rose quartz to keep your lips nice and moisturized. Bonus: It's also not uber sticky.
Promising review: "I'm not a lipstick fan but this is a gloss disguised as a lipstick! This is the best ever, so good I didn't want to do this review! I didn't want it to be sold out!" —GrandkidsChristmaGifts
Price: $8.97+ (available in 15 shades)
17. A Milani baked blush because this is a cult-favorite for about a million different reasons: It's extremely lightweight, buildable, and super easy to blend! I should also add that it has up to 12 hours of wear!
Promising review: "I worked for MAC for years and I was there when their baked blushes came out. This one is EVERY BIT as good!!! I have a collection of these and at 53 they are soft looking on my skin. I don't always want to wear a cream blush here in Florida…and these aren't sparkly…but, they do defect light. Not dry and patchy like matte blushes." —jennifer
Price: $12.97 (available in eight shades)
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18. Or a CoverGirl baked blush infused with skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid and white rose extract, which will keep your skin looking smooth and feeling hydrated. These are designed to give you a glow-from-within look, and I will be ordering every single shade.
Promising review: "This is by far my favorite blush I've used in a LONG time! I have very fair skin and have a hard time finding products that don't look orange or muddy on me. This blends beautifully and looks so natural, but a little goes a long way, so you don't need very much product to achieve a nice result. The quality is great (I like this even better than the Laura Geller baked blush) and you get a very generous amount in the pan, especially for the price. Cover Girl scored a huge win for the drugstore with this product!" —Carrie
Price: $9.97 (available in four shades)
19. A L'Oreal Paris setting powder because it ~actually~ does exactly what it says it does: sets things in place and keeps them there. This product is super lightweight, long-wearing, and transfer resistant.
I love this product so much. I picked up the pink shade, and it's stunning. It's lasted through some of the best weather days in NYC and certainly some of the worst. It keeps my face in place all day long, and it's seriously impressive.
Promising review: "This setting powder is so good. I purchased the light pink shade. I'm almost 40 and have some fine lines. This blurred imperfections and didn't emphasize any lines. My skin tends to be red (thanks rosacea) but this setting powder did not make my face appear any redder. I mostly used it under my eyes and in the T zone. My makeup lasted all night and still looked almost perfect when I took it off." —Sarah
Price: $12.97 (available in four shades)
20. An E.l.f. concealer for help hydrating your undereyes after staying up late rewatching your favorite show. Long-lasting, easy to blend, and super pigmented, it's possible you just found your new favorite concealer. It has over 7,000 5-star reviews to help sweeten the deal.
Promising review: "I've been using this concealer for nine months and it's honestly blown me away. For around $6, this little tube delivers full coverage that rivals high-end concealers. At $6, this concealer punches way above its weight class. The application is smooth, it blends beautifully, and it performs better than concealers I've paid five times more for. I ABSOLUTELY recommend!!! This is proof that great makeup doesn't have to break the bank. If you're looking for a reliable, affordable concealer that actually works, this is it." —Mjhayes352
Price: $7+ (originally $8; available in 21 shades)
21. A Maybelline sky-high mascara with over 12,000 5-star reviews for a reason. I love this mascara so much, I always keep one in my collection, it's really that good. It will give your lashes volume and a bit of curl, giving you the look of falsies without the pain of applying them.
Promising review: "This product when VIRALLLLLLLL a few years back.. that was the first time I ever tried it. It went viral because of how LONGGGG it makes your lashes! It was literally SOLD OUT everywhere for monthssss at one point in time. Its viral moment may have been short lived but the quality of the product is CONSTANT! I don’t use any other mascara after trying this one!" —Sara
Price: $10.82+ (available in 12 styles/colors)
22. A Nyx lip oil that is infused with squalane to give your lips hydration and protection for up to 12 hours. Glossy and shiny without stickiness, you might find yourself picking this in every single shade. Plus, it's buildable if you want a little more color.
Promising review: "love it. I finally found something I don't have to reapply several times a day. I used this and it wasn't too shiny or sticky. what I loved most is how long it lasted. my lips didn't get dry until I wiped my mouth after I ate lunch. so glad I decided to try this. I was so ready to give up and be prepared to have to apply lip gloss all day everyday. I'm a forever customer. I almost forgot to say how good it smell." —LK
Price: $7.46+ (originally $8.50+; available in 18 shades)
23. A L'Oreal Paris Glotion because I have yet to find something as magical as this. It gives you a glow-from-within look, almost like you just came from a facial, so don't be surprised if everyone starts complimenting your skin. You can use this as a moisturizer, primer, foundation, contour, bronzer, and even as a highlighter.
Promising review: "Glotion and I have been paired for several years now! I love the moisture and coverage that leaves and a touch of dewy look! I get compliments about the glowing complexion I have while wearing it. Lasts all day and never clogs my pores. 11/11 recommend." —Morgan
Price: $14.97 (originally $17.99; available in five shades)
24. An E.l.f. dewy and gripping setting spray to keep your look locked in! This is a bi-phase product, meaning it has a water-based layer and an oil-based layer, so you need to shake it up before using! Bonus: It also features ingredients like aloe, hyaluronic acid, squalane, and green tea seed oil.
25. A butter bronzer from Physicians Formula, so you can look like you've been out in the sun all day, despite not leaving your home for the past couple of days (we listen and we don't judge). It has murumuru butter, which helps condition, soften, and moisturize your skin.
Promising review: "Will always love this bronzer!!!! It’s never done me wrong! I’ve tried many bronzers, and they’re either too orange, patchy, dry, etc., but this one is soooo smooth and literally buttery! The color is perfect for any season, very buildable, and if you’re wanting darker, just add a tad more." —Salina
Price: $13.35+ (available in two shades and in two-packs)
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26. A Nyx brow gel to keep your brows locked in place all day and all night long. It's flake proof, has a sweat-resistant hold, and is noncrunchy, so you don't feel like a wax figure throughout the day. It also lifts your brows and leaves a transparent finish, aka it doesn't look like you glued your brows down!
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, and decided to give it a try. THE ONLY THING THAG HAS KEPT MY BROWS IN PLACE. I will buy this forever! I have the type of brows that go in every direction. They are very had to tame. I got the clear color, and it doesn't leave a cast on my brows or a haze. It gives my brows such definition and the brow strokes give your brows a laminated look. It's very easy to use as well!" —Alyson
Price: $12.97
27. A Wet N Wild retractable gel eyeliner that'll last during your hourssssss-long work day to cocktails with your coworkers when it's finally time to clock out. It's super fine, so you can master your perfect wing without worry.
28. An E.l.f. putty primer because your makeup base is the foundation for everything to follow, so you might as well invest in one that keeps everything exactly where you want it.
Promising review: "I work outside all year long. Even though I sweat in the summer, my makeup holds up. This goes on smooth and does not adversely affect my sensitive skin. I let it set for a few minutes and then put on makeup. I do also use E.l.f. setting spray. Great combination!" —Kathyg
Price: $10 (available in three styles)
29. An E.l.f. bronzing drops because you want a little glow as we get into the warmer months. Mix this with your favorite moisturizer or apply it on its own, depending on the sparkle you're going for. Infused with vitamin E and sunflower seed oil, which can nourish and moisturize your skin, this is a perfect choice for the summer days.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing!!!! Gives you just a little color so you don't look like a zombie and my face has never felt better! I was scared it would leave a greasy feeling but it doesn't! Used every day for seven days with my daily moisturizer and my skin feels so smooth. I will definitely continue to purchase this." —Kati
Price: $11 (available in three shades)
30. A lightweight tinted sunscreen that feels like nothing on your face but still does the hard work of protecting your precious skin. Easy to blend out, adaptable, and more importantly, nongreasy.
Promising review: "Foundation is out, tinted sunscreen is in! I've been using this product for years. It is my go to. I have switched out using foundation and now use this tinted sunscreen instead I love that it protects my skin while also giving me a really nice mat pretty glow definitely a must have in your makeup bag." —H
Price: $39.97 (available in four adaptable shades)
31. A Nyx fluffy brow pen to lift and define your brows while also keeping them in place. Diffused and lightweight, and lasting up to 24 hours, it can and will change how you do your brows forever.
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