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A limited edition (!!) Eos Marshmallow "Super Balm" lip treatment from the brand's "secret menu" so good that reviewers say it's better than Carmex for healing and better than Summer Fridays for quality. Lip care that also tastes like you're perpetually eating a s'more for less than $6?? My friends, life is good.
A wildly popular mini magnet "putty" fidget reviewers absolutely swearrrrr by for anxiety, stress, and boredom. These smooth, soft, itty bitty pieces are designed with a weak magnetism to ~glide~ around each other and let you build them into shapes, and are so versatile that you'll never run out of ways to tinker with them.
A truly ginormous, cult-favorite beginner's art set that includes just about everything you can think of under the artsy sun — which is astonishing considering just how high quality and affordable this set is, and how many different mediums you can make art with.
Wild Iris Musk Body Wash, the spring-friendly sister of the TikTok-famous "old money" Baccarat Rouge 540-inspired body wash. I am a massive fan of both — the moisturizing clean is so fresh, and the scents are so DELIGHTFULLY luscious without overpowering — but trust me when I say that Wild Iris Musk is *the* scent of spring. It's floral, soft, playful, and grounded all at once. (And yes, just like the original version, it smells ... expensive. 👀)
A set of dainty Lego roses as the perfect accent to any room and an adorably thoughtful gift for any fellow Lego nerd who deserves a little pick-me-up.
A nostalgic, deliciously timeless Victoria's Secret Bare Vanilla Body Mist for anyone who wants a warm, soft, sweet scent profile that isn't overpowering or too saccharine. This is one of those Goldilocks "juuuust right" takes on vanilla that has reviewers repurchasing over and over. (One reviewer even describes it as "perfect for hugs," which just melts my lil' cold dead heart. 😭)
Cosrx Advanced Snail Mucin Glass Glow Hydrogel Face Masks, the overnight face mask version of the internet's wildly beloved hydration serum, Snail Mucin Essence. This mask visibly absorbs within a few hours to become transparent over your skin, packing it with 25% snail secretion filtrate, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide for a deeeeep hydration that visibly plumps and brightens your complexion to give it that "glass skin" effect.
A waterproof, sandproof, super lightweight JBL Flip 6 speaker so you can impress your friends not just with your excellent playlist curation skills, but the ridiculous sound quality that comes out of this tiny gizmo. It's so portable that you can easily tuck it into a tote bag on your way to a beach or pool hang, and waterproof that reviewers even keep it in the shower!
An affordable, Lululemon-esque longline sports bra just as comfy, supportive, and versatile as the real thing that reviewers love it both for outdoor workouts, gym use, *and* errand running. This is designed to be supportive without being too compressive, with lightweight fabric that keeps you breezy in the heat.
And a pair of high-waisted running shorts with a comfy scrunch-elastic waistband reviewers also compare to the Lululemon version. These are lightweight, quick-dry, and come in so many adorable colors that your butt might just want them on rotation until laundry day.
A pair of reviewer-beloved USB-powered computer stereo speakers for a small investment in making the sound quality of your PC or laptop go from "ehhh" to absolute cinema. Reviewers are gleefully comparing these to speaker brands that go well above this price tag.
A set of reviewer-beloved aromatherapy shower steamers to help energize yourself at the start of the day or unwind at the end of one. Oh mighty grapefruit shower fizz ... please do for our sleepy brains what the snooze alarm could not!!!
A reviewer-beloved Bluetooth speaker cell phone stand that basically turns any room in your home into an instant mini movie theater. You can set this bb up in the kitchen for cooking tutorials, in your living room for FaceTime calls, or by your bed for some late night "Sure, I can watch old seasons of Stranger Things before bed. It'll be FINE."
Foldology, an origami puzzle game that's sort of like if a Rubik's Cube and origami set had a fun little brain-teasing baby. You have to fold the puzzle this and that, using creative problem-solving to complete the picture hidden in each puzzle. Each set comes with 100 (!!!) puzzles with difficulty levels from beginner to advanced, so everyone in the fam can get in on the fun.
An oh-so-sweet hummingbird lamp with three brightness levels and a touch sensor that reviewers love using as a reading light, a wind-down light, or a nursery light. Bonus: it also functions as an aroma diffuser if you add 3–4 drops of essential oil to the top of its head.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, a DEEPLY beloved, fast-paced card game suitable for kids and adults that will have everyone in fits of high-stakes giggles in no time. Bonus: each game only lasts 10–15 minutes, so you can go one or a few rounds depending on how much time you've got together.
A portable "boombox" that's basically the version you know from the '90s with a MASSIVE update — this handy gizmo not only supports CDs and radio, but connects to Wi-Fi to play music and stream content on the screen, whether it's coming from Netflix, a DVD, or your phone. Go, little Bluetoothed boombox, go!!
Nyx Buttermelt Powder Blush for a buildable, oh-so-blendable ~pop~ of color that reviewers love not just for its seamless look, but because it's got major transfer-resistant staying power.
A super popular Slammo game set you should only buy if you're prepared for HOURS worth of showdowns in the backyard at every party and family hang you throw from now until eternity. This compact, super portable net ball bouncing game has all the same energy as volleyball, but without taking up nearly as much space.
A set of temporary hair chalk to turn yourself into a sentient rainbow and make everyone follow you around hoping to find a pot of gold.
A super affordable retro-style portable mini fridge you can use for a whole menagerie of purposes, whether you're keeping food cold on a road trip, or want a little bevvy fridge in your room, or want to keep your beauty products or medications chilled. Also, bonus points for being absolutely adorable.
A DIY clay dish craft kit for a perfect rainy afternoon or "wind down" Friday night activity, whether you're doing it solo or with a squad. This family-friendly set makes it super easy to create a gorgeous trinket dish you can use for jewelry, your keys, and other small baubles.
A zero-ink, app-enabled Kodak instant phone photo printer to essentially transform your phone into a Polaroid camera, but with the ability to pick and choose which photos you print. You can even edit photos within the app for better lighting or fun little graphics to add your own personal touch!
Disney Princess Uno so the next time you Reverse Uno someone so hard they cry you can turn on "Let It Go" and tell 'em the past is in the paaaaaast.
A pastel slim Keurig coffee maker that's every bit as much here for the vibes as it is the caffeine. This smaller model is low commitment and ridiculously easy to use — all you do is pop the top off, pour a mug of water into the reservoir along with your coffee pod, and click brew. It takes about a minute for the water to heat up and get you the perfect cuppa.
A set of pastel glitter highlighters I saw on Instagram the other day and NEARLY BLACKED OUT from the cuteness. If you like highlighting your planner pages, favorite passages from books, or lines from your journal, please do yourself a favor and purchase these subtle but oh-so-sparkly colors to jazz them up. ✨
Sol de Janeiro's Jet Set for anyone who wants to try all the most iconic products that come in the brand's cult-favorite "sunshine" scents without paying a pretty penny for all three — now you can snag a Bum Bum Cream, body and hair mist, *and* body wash in one convenient set, and even take them traveling with you.
A pastel cinema light box as the ultimate finishing touch accessory for your bookshelf, desk, or entryway.
Patchology's Serve Chilled Rosé Hydrating Under Eye Patches for a little bit of extra ✨glamour✨ to your self-care routine — these are hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-infused to help with dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines, so you can take them off feeling every bit as refreshed as a crisp glass of rosé feels.
An extremely nostalgia-inducing flameless s'mores maker (complete with four roasting forks!) so you can live your best summer camp life all year long.
A Kate Spade AirPods Pro case with a classic look to make your tech less sterile and boring, and also to prevent everyone's least favorite game of "oops, those were NOT my AirPods I picked up from the counter on my way out."
A good old-fashioned Magic 8 Ball, because in the end, it doesn't matter what your close friends, wise coworkers, trained therapist, or even ChatGPT says about your circumstances — "ask again later" is the only love language you know.

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36 Underrated Products That Will Become The Light Of Your Life

An absurdly darling pink Lego typewriter that has different build options — you can also turn it into a flowery "keytar" instrument and a sweet little flowerpot with a writing pad and pen. (But honestly, I've imprinted on that pink typewriter so hard that if I hear about any of you making something else, I'm gonna cry some big Barbie tears.) Dove's Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Body Wash so moisturizing, gentle, and decadently-scented that you're going to feel fully transported to your ~happy place~ every time you lather it on. This is especially lovely for sensitive skin, since the plant milk base is nutrient-rich and sulfate-free to keep your skin feeling eeextra soft and loved. Kitsch's new "Ultra Petite" Satin Scrunchies for anyone who loves the hair-protective style of satin, but wants a lower profile than the big billowing versions. These are super gentle and prevent creasing, but still have an all-day firm hold. E.l.f.'s Blue-ty Sleep Night Oil reviewers LOVE as an alternative to the pricier versions — this overnight face oil is formulated with 1% granactive retinoid and blueberry extract for the geeentlest boost to help reduce fine lines, plump skin, and tone your complexion without drying you out or compromising your skin barrier. It also absorbs beautifully and is super lightweight, so it'll play nice with the rest of your skincare routine. A light up solar frog figurine for your garden or porch so when you come home from that "just one drink" dinner past midnight, this croaky lil' fella can lovingly judge you for it. A set of limited edition Band-Aids with retro flower patterns so the next time you get a little ouch, you can be like, "wound care, but make it fashion." A set of Honey Rosemary Moscow Mule tea bags — all the sophistication of tea and the 😜 of a cheeky cocktail, without all the extra sugar to throw you out of whack. All you have to do is add three ounces of cold water, 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, and the tea sachet into a glass, and you'll have a delicious (far more AFFORDABLE!!) cocktail in one minute. A set of Tide Sink Packs you can use to do laundry right in the sink when you need to hand wash delicate items and lay them to dry. Reviewers also love these for traveling! A reusable, family-friendly sand eraser to *instantly* remove sand from your skin with a quick swipe so you don't accidentally turn your unsuspecting car interiors into "Beach, Part Two." A travel-friendly SPF 50 Airy Sunstick Smoothing Bar, a K-beauty staple with a curved balm stick style that makes it super easy to apply, and a non-sticky, white cast-free formula that plays ABSURDLY well with makeup. If you're looking for a lightweight "soft matte" sunscreen to protect your skin, this is your new BFF. Biofreeze's new Dry Stick for "portable pain relief" — this mess-free, cooling solution for aches and pains all over your human body, whether it's your neck, shoulders, knees, hands, or many numerous joints. Its targeted menthol relief also works *fast* and is delightfully travel-friendly, unlike competing menthol creams. A set of earthy pastel knives to add some quiet calm and downright shocking functionality to your kitchen — reviewers are in love with how sharp, efficient, and easy to handle these blades are, not to mention how easy they are to clean. Eos Cashmere Vanilla Cashmere Whipped Oil Body Butter — yes, that's right, the astronomically TikTok-famous Eos "cashmere" body lotion now comes in a luxurious body butter form, and it's every bit as decadent as it sounds. Now you can spend all your self-care nights fully moisturized in a cloud of whipped vanilla, musk, and soft caramel. A pair of cheerful, super lightweight boxer-style shorts so comfy and adorable that you are about to put your denim shorts on notice for the rest of the year — especially since these are a MUCH cheaper alternative to the $98 Reformation version. A 2-in-1 nausea relief inhaler designed to work FAST on spontaneous nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and general queasiness (having a human body is hard). You can either use it as a scent inhaler or rub it directly on the tip of your nose for relief. A delightfully affordable wireless bottle lamp to convert bottles into a cheeky light fixture, so your favorite wine can literally ~light up your life~, or you can preserve a bottle from a special occasion as part of your decor. This also makes an excellent gift to pair with a bottle of something yummy! A guided visual "breathing partner" you can use for meditation and calm to shift your mindset. This is designed to guide you through either the popular 4/7/8 or 5/5 "calming breaths" to help reduce stress and anxiety, using colors that fade in and out softly as cues. Bonus: it's kid friendly! A set of hair-tie bracelets designed to look like *actual* jewelry, so you won't be kicking yourself when you realize you left a hair tie on your wrist for every photo. A nonslip wire-free strapless bra so comfy that you might be like, "Wait — am I wearing a bra??" halfway through the day. This will be your wardrobe's BFF for all your dresses and shirts with fun necklines! The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum for anyone whose skin occasionally goes 🔥 when its barrier has been compromised. This blend of niacinamide, vitamin B12, and lipids helps to soothe and hydrate irritated skin to reduce the redness and restore your skin's happy glow. A decadently soft striped oversize lounge set nearly identical to a popular mall brand version and so ridiculously comfy and breathable that you'll change your LinkedIn profile to "Lounge Hound" for the rest of the year. Physicians Formula Butter Glow & Go Stick for a smooth, rich, and ridiculously easy-to-apply contour to give your skin that ~sunkissed~ glow with as little effort as possible. This dual-ended stick is the definition of no muss, no fuss, and so versatile that when you're not using them on the go, you'll love experimenting with all the different ways you can make a subtle colorful *pop*. An adorable clear waterproof sunscreen bag to keep your various SPFs for easy access when you need to protect yourself from the sun's shenanigans, and to keep the rest of your stuff safe if one of your sunscreens bottles decides to go ~kaboom~. A — be still my hydrated heart — teensy 14-ounce Stanley Cup for the days when you aren't Big Thirsty, but Little Thirsty, and don't want to haul around a brick of water with you. Reviewers love this for traveling and so their littles can having matching Stanley cups with their big ones! Dae's Hair Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream & Taming Wand, which is basically the brand's "holy grail," TikTok-famous styling cream in the form of a mascara wand. This versatile lil' tool helps you carefully target flyaways, style edges, and smooth frizz. A set of six rustic-style ceramic ramekins so versatile that you'll be putting them to WORK. Not only can you use these in your oven or air fryer to cook in smaller portions for lava cakes and egg bakes, but you can use them to serve ice cream, yogurt parfaits, dips, and snacks. A crinkle cutter tool for veggies, fruit, potatoes, and cheese that not only makes meal prep a breeze, but makes certain foods more enticing for the picky eaters in the fam. Everyone knows a squiggly-shaped thing tastes better than a regular shape ... it's just science! A reversible vintage-inspired floral bathing suit with adjustable, oh-so-sweet bow straps that are almost too cute to exist. Like, spare some cuteness for the rest of the beach, will you?? An exfoliating Italian Bergamot Body Bar from Cremo, aka the brand that went TikTok viral for its $10 Baccarat Rouge 540-inspired body wash (I am, in fact, a VERY large fan). This luxury body soap is so richly-layered, deeply hydrating, and gives such a satisfying lather that OOPS, you won't want use another version ever again. A truly gargantuan but lightweight striped beach bag that holds so many of your shenanigans that you'll feel like you opened a hole in the time-space-tote-bag continuum. Truly a lot of audacity for it to be so boho chic and affordable on TOP of all that!! An "invisible" magnetized dry-erase board so you can organize all your family's chaos and still be unexpectedly stylish about it. "We need more toilet paper," but make it ✨chic. ✨ A square-neck compressive body suit that's basically 10 outfits in one — you can rock it solo, wear it as a bodysuit tucked into jeans, or pair it with a hoodie or a jacket. Go, little base layer, gooooo! A cheery little "Buttercup" butter maker so you can make delicious butter in less than five (!!) minutes and enter a cottagecore era unlike any you've ever known. Time to impress your friends by gifting them with small batch butters in garlic, honey, truffle, and all kiiiinds of flavors you haven't even fathomed yet. A super lightweight, loose-fitting, high-neck muscle tank for fans of the Lululemon version at a *much* lower price point. This is a breezy *dream* thanks to the quick-dry fabric, the cross-over pleat in the back, and the slight petal hem at the bottom. A ridiculously plush beanbag chair that everyone should legally be mandated to own as a Rot Chair — aka the chair you put yourself in timeout in to either read, watch Netflix on your laptop, or contemplate the meaning of your existence all weekend long. A Grim Steeper silicone tea infuser to remind you that life is, in fact, too short to skip on your delicious morning cuppa.

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35 Indulgent But Cheap Beauty Products

A limited edition (!!) Eos Marshmallow "Super Balm" lip treatment from the brand's "secret menu" so good that reviewers say it's better than Carmex for healing and better than Summer Fridays for quality. Lip care that also tastes like you're perpetually eating a s'more for less than $6?? My friends, life is good. And a tinted lip balm so close to the same magic as "Black Honey," TikTok's beloved $25 ~universal shade~ from Clinique, that it will genuinely startle you — especially when you see the price. This is a perfect, non-sticky "go-to" lippie that's just a step above the "no makeup makeup" look, giving the perfect subtly polished effect. Lottabody's Coconut Oil Foaming Curl Mousse designed for all hair types to give you satisfyingly hydrated, volumized, frizz-free curls at a FRACTION of the price of its competitors. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream your skin will be SO happy to soak up — this is formulated with aloe, salicylic acid, and jojoba oil to help hydrate, tighten, and gently exfoliate your skin so effectively that you should be able to see early results in two weeks. (For some reviewers, it only took a few days!) The Ordinary's Multi-Depth Hydration Serum helps you achieve that "glassy," plumped effect *without* breaking the whole bank. This delightfully affordable, super effective serum helps hydrate and protect your skin barrier so you wake up with firm, refreshed skin. Tree Hut's iconic Moroccan Rose Whipped Shea Body Butter, aka *the* way to keep your skin hydrated, glowy, and nourished while also smelling like you stepped out of a garden in an early era Taylor Swift music video. Billion Dollar Brows Eyebrow Powder fills in your brows so naturally and realistically that you'll be like, "Wait, are these mine??" Reviewers are stunned by how effective it is and how long it lasts, especially at such a low price point. Monday Haircare Dry Shampoo with all the oil-absorbing, refreshing power of its competitors, *plus* added keratin for protection against frizz and breakage. The subtle gardenia scent is just extra extra credit after all that. A reviewer-beloved Choco Musk concentrated perfume rollerball that's taking the affordable perfume world by storm — this is perfect for anyone who loooooves the smell of warm vanilla, spicy amber, and musky cocoa. Bonus: it's made without alcohol, so it doesn't have that chemical smell and will effortlessly blend with other scents! Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener, which will be your holy grail for concealing and brightening dark circles under your eyes when schedule is throwing you for a loop. This lightweight, color-adapting formula is designed for truly ~invisible~ coverage that makes a drastic difference — one that a lot of reviewers compare to the $33 Becca version. Plus Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel, a cult-fave product for your beauty arsenal that will quickly help minimize eye puffiness and swelling thanks to its winning combo of caffeine and hyaluronic acid. It's basically an alarm clock for your eyeballs, because boy howdy are they awake now!! Olay's Firming Body Lotion full of collagen peptides and a Vitamin B3 complex for *ultra* hydration designed to visibly plump, firm, and moisturize your skin — all at a fraction of the price of other firming lotions, like the internet's beloved $48 Elasti-Cream. E.l.f's Lash XTNDR Tubing Mascara, a GODSEND for anyone with thin or fragile lashes. This uses lightweight ~tubing~ technology to wrap around lashes and give them a natural-looking, smudge-proof extension so good it almost looks fake. The real boon, though, is how easily the "tubes" slide off in clean, easy swipes at the end of the day when you're washing your face — absolutely no smudging, over-scrubbing, or special eye makeup removal products required. Eos' Cashmere Skin Collection Shave Oil — yes, that's right, the astronomically TikTok-famous Eos "cashmere" body lotion now comes in shave oil form, so you can lock in that ridiculously compelling whipped vanilla, musk, and soft caramel scent *and* protect your skin from razor burn. Reviewers are notably impressed by how close of a shave they can get with this, particularly in sensitive areas! A delightfully affordable instant foot peeling spray for anyone ready to go full YEEHAW!! on a pedicure, without the big salon price tag. This not only helps gently remove dead skin, but moisturizes dry and cracked heels, so you'll really get some refreshing bang for your buck. L'Oreal Paris Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray Mist so darn phenomenal at its job that one reviewer calls it "hairspray for your face," and several compare it to the $34 One/Size setting spray at triple the price. This ultra-fine formula sprays on lightly and leaves a natural finish, but just one spray is designed to LOCK IN your look for 36 hours. The Face Shop's Rice Water Bright Foaming Facial Cleanser, a gentle, cult-fave Korean beauty product reviewers swear by as an alternative to the pricey Tatcha Rice Wash. This hydrating cleanser removes waterproof makeup and sunscreen with ease, has an ohhhh-so-satisfying lather, and leaves skin moisturized after use. Sally Hansen's iconic Insta-Dri nail polish perfect for anyone who wants quick touch-ups on their fingers and toes but has ZERO time to spare. If you're looking for a reliable, long-lasting, fast-drying polish to save not just time, but big bucks at the salon, I cannot recommend these enough! E.l.f.'s Holy Hydration! Thirst Burst Drops, another home run from the brand's moisturizing "Holy Hydration" line that reviewers are comparing to the $35 Watermelon Dew Drops from Glow Recipe. This lightweight formula is designed to brighten and plump skin for a dewy effect, whether you're wearing it alone, applying it under your makeup, or mixing it with your foundation. Dove Brown Sugar and Coconut Butter Body Scrub designed to be oh-so-gentle on your skin, with a softer texture that isn't as coarse as other brands but leaves you fully exfoliated and smooth. Plus there's the added bonus of smelling so yummy that you'll be like, "Oooh, should I take a bite out of my own self?" Black Girl Sunscreen's Make It Pop Sungloss with SPF 50 (!!) that reviewers *adore* both as a glossy shine on bare lips, or to make their signature lippies pop. Who knew sun protection could look so chic? Tree Hut Vanilla Hand Wash infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help hydrate and restore skin health so your hands can be super clean *and* super nourished. Now all you have to do is prepare to have the link to this handy whenever guests come over and are like, "WHERE DID YOU GET THIS DELECTABLE SOAP??" Essence Loose Setting Powder Trio for three handy products for less than $5 — it's sectioned into different powders for brightening, color-correcting, and mattifying, so you can mix and match the shades to personalize your coverage based on your skin's needs. Jergens Natural Glow Firming Self Tanner Body Lotion gives you a gradually-building, vacation-worthy ~sunkissed glow~ over the course of just a few days. Not only is this easy peasy to apply compared to other finickier, streaking lotions, but it's formulated with collagen and elastin to help your skin appear firmer *and* glowier. L'Oreal Paris Bond Repair Oil-in-Serum for a blowout-style look for a FRACTION of the price — this helps revive damaged or color-treated hair for healthier looking locks, and helps make your hair even mightier by acting as a heat protectant. Reviewers love this formula for helping boost shine, reduce frizz, and overall make their locks look a whole lot more nourished. Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum, aka humidity's WORST ENEMY. 😈 This super lightweight argan oil solution is designed for all hair types to help manage frizz and define waves and curls without weighing them down, and will be the MVP in your hair arsenal in the warmer temps. Physicians Formula Butter Glow & Go Stick with similar energy as the $46 Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick for a smooth, rich, and ridiculously easy-to-apply contour to give your skin that ~sunkissed~ glow with as little effort as possible. This dual-ended stick is the definition of no muss, no fuss, and so versatile that when you're not using them on the go, you'll love experimenting with all the different ways you can make a subtle colorful *pop*. Moodmatcher color-changing lipstick, an affordable WinkyLux alternative that not only adapts to the pH of your skin to create a personalized, perfect shade for your skin tone, but lasts for HOURS. Reviewers marvel at its all-day staying power even after meals and breaking a sweat. Look at that lil' green lipstick go!! A set of "Golden Glow" under-eye gels made with 24-karat gold collagen formulated to brighten, nourish, and soothe your under-eyes so you can get that sweet, sweet de-puffing relief (and look ~expensive~ while you're doing it). Kitsch's new "Ultra Petite" Satin Scrunchies for anyone who loves the hair-protective style of satin, but wants a lower profile that the big billowing versions. These are super gentle and prevent creasing, but still have an all-day firm hold. L'Oréal Paris Collagen Daily Face Moisturizer so intensely hydrating, plumping, and smoothing that reviewers compare it to the $92 Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. 👀 Not only is this super effective and affordable, but its nongreasy formula makes it play super well with makeup. A shockingly affordable "Glow Up!" Vitamin C Face Serum that packs a powerful punch — reviewers swear by this for reducing dark spots, brightening skin, restoring tone, and giving skin a more radiant, firm look. This particular serum's secret is the 3-O Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, which helps boost ~radiance~, in addition to the hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and vitamin E to help with hydration. Catrice's Magic Shaper Face Cream Palette as an $8 alternative to the $88 (!!) Makeup Forever Palette. This includes a range of highly-pigmented, super blendable shades to help you contour, highlight, and bronze on days when your Gcal just say "GO GO GO" all the way down. (Psst — this is the same brand behind the TikTok-famous $6 Under Eye Brightener, so you know they mean business!) A reviewer-beloved (and makeup artist–beloved!) beauty sponge blender that rolled up and ate up all the expensive name-brand versions for breakfast. This is firm and smooth when you use it dry for powder applications, and soft and flexible when you wet it for creams and liquids, making it the ultimate versatile sponge in your beauty trove ... for a mere $4 (!!) compared to the $20 BeautyBlender version. E.l.f. Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balm for all the ultra fans of Summer Fridays, Rhode, and Laneige whose bank accounts are begging them to put a stop to the lippie madness. These new deliciously tinted, moisturizing, buildable glosses are just as buttery and decadent as the balms that inspired them, for a fraction of the price. (Brb, drowning myself in the "Strawberry Shortcake" and "Vanilla Toffee" flavors.)

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33 Summer Self-Care Products

A limited edition (!!) Eos Marshmallow "Super Balm" lip treatment from the brand's "secret menu" so good that reviewers say it's better than Carmex for healing and better than Summer Fridays for quality. Lip care that also tastes like you're perpetually eating a s'more for less than $6?? My friends, life is good. Pacifica's Wanderlust Spray Perfume Trial Set with five unique, deliciously sunny scents you can swap between all summer long. Sometimes you wake up in a full seize-the-day "Island Vanilla" mood, and other days you wake up with the zen of "Tahitian Gardenia," you feel me?? Dove's Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Body Wash so moisturizing, gentle, and decadently-scented that you're going to feel fully transported to your ~happy place~ every time you lather it on. This is especially lovely for sensitive skin, since the plant milk base is nutrient-rich and sulfate-free to keep your skin feeling eeextra soft and loved. Vacation Orange Gelée SPF 30 Gel, a luxurious "balm to oil" blend designed to smell and look so good that you'll wonder how the SPF even got in there. The iconic orange tint blends perfectly into all skin tones and leaves a glossy shine, and the scent is nothing short of decadent — a "French Riviera" scent that blends sandalwood, bergamot, saffron, patchouli, and clove. Suddenly putting on sunscreen doesn't feel like a chore!! A delightfully affordable instant foot peeling spray for anyone ready to go full YEEHAW!! on a pedicure, without the big salon price tag. This not only helps gently remove dead skin, but moisturizes dry and cracked heels, so you'll really get some refreshing bang for your buck. And self-heating soothing foot masks made with Epsom salts, lavender, and peppermint perfect for anyone whose step count goes up to one bajillion on summer trips and theme park days. Now instead of dealing with aching feet all night, you can get ahead of the situation with some ~self care~. Patchology's Serve Chilled Rosé Hydrating Under Eye Patches for a little bit of extra ✨glamour✨ to your self-care routine — these are hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-infused to help with dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines, so you can take them off feeling every bit as refreshed as a crisp glass of rosé feels. Eight Saints Firm Intentions Neck Cream, a super gentle but suuuuper effective formula that reviewers with sensitive skin swear by for helping firm the skin on their neck and chests without irritating it. This works gradually over time to help firm skin and reduce the appearance of lines, but many reviewers notice a difference on the first use! Moroccanoil's Mini Must-Haves Sampler, which is so affordable that I'm not not pinching myself to make sure I'm awake. Reviewers especially love these teensy versions for traveling in ~luxury~ on the cheap, and for trying these beloved splurge-worthy products without committing to the whole price first! A coconut-scented, ridiculously cooling after-sun body lotion to rehydrate and replenish your skin after long days in the sun or soaking up the drying chlorine of the pool. The whipped texture and delightful scent will have you feeling like a whole dessert 😋. A whisper-quiet Wi-Fi–enabled smart air circulator fan you can control via app, Google Home, Alexa, or remote to keep yourself feeling easy breezy all summer long. Just ask the cast members of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which is how this luxe little gizmo got on some happy reviewers' radars! Tree Hut Coco Colada Hand Wash infused with hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help hydrate and restore skin health so your hands can be super clean *and* super nourished. Now all you have to do is prepare to have the link to this handy whenever guests come over and are like, "WHERE DID YOU GET THIS DELECTABLE SOAP??" A pair of lightweight, entirely waterproof cloud pillow sandals for anyone whose feet are pretty little princesses who need to be pampered at all times. These are near weightless, but have a cushioned, thick sole that absorbs impact on hard floors and surfaces. Reviewers with arthritis and plantar fasciitis also swear by these for alleviating foot pain! Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel, a cult-fave product that has your back when your summer goes "YEEHAW" to your sleep schedule. This will quickly help minimize eye puffiness and swelling, thanks to its winning combo of caffeine and hyaluronic acid. It's basically an alarm clock for your eyeballs, because boy howdy are they awake now!! Yankee Candle's Midsummer's Night, or what I like to call a "goth summer candle," as a perfectly moody way to usher in the warmer weather if you're not a big fan of sweetness and floral. Reviewers compare this alluring blend of musk, patchouli, sage, and mahogany to a soft cologne. E.l.f.'s Squeeze Me More Lip Balm Duo with some real "Laneige, but make it cheap" energy. This mango and watermelon duo is actually the oh-so-tropical remix of the brand's wildly beloved Squeeze Me More Lip Balm that came out last year, so reviewers are already obsessed with how lightweight, hydrating, and deeelicious these go-to balms are. A pack of instant cold-stirred foam caramel iced lattes so you can get all that delicious, decadent ~froth~ you love so much right from the comfort of your own home. Considering the price of a fancy bev these days, this is a STEAL at a buck per drink. Dove Brown Sugar and Coconut Butter Body Scrub designed to be oh-so-gentle on your skin, with a softer texture that isn't as coarse as other brands but leaves you fully exfoliated and smooth. Plus there's the added bonus of smelling so yummy that you'll be like, "Oooh, should I take a bite out of my own self?" And Olay's Firming Body Lotion full of collagen peptides and a Vitamin B3 complex for *ultra* hydrating relief that's also designed to visibly plump, firm, and moisturize your skin — all at a fraction of the price of other firming lotions, like the internet's beloved $48 Elasti-Cream. A truly talented cooling towel you can use to prevent yourself from overheating — all you have to do is wet this to make it deliciously chilly for your neck or head. Once it warms up, you can wet it again to instantly get back the chill! And a 360-degree portable neck fan that puts all the other versions of it to shame — this one is designed with a comfier nonslip silicone neck grip and bladeless fans, so you don't have to worry about your hair getting caught in them. A multipurpose, super adaptable pool float you can turn into a lounger, a chair, a drifter, or an exercise saddle for pool hangs and workouts as the weather starts to warm up. A "cold tech" cooling comforter, aka the holy grail of blankets for hot sleepers — this is designed with lightweight, breathable fabric that instantly reduces your skin temperature, helping with night sweats, hot flashes, and general overheating at night. Bonus: it's fully machine washable without losing its magic cooling powers! And a set of satin pillowcases that not only have a cooling effect, but are soft on your skin and create less friction for your hair so it won't get as tangled while you sleep. Reviewers especially love these because they're an affordable alternative to ones that typically run $18 per case! A Bob Ross color-by-number coloring book, because free will is stressful, and sometimes you just need the world's most iconic painting instructor to guide the way. The pages are thick enough for colored pencils, paint, or acrylic pens, so you can use whatever medium you choose for your "happy little accidents!" And Cozy Europe, a reviewer-beloved adult coloring book for calm and de-stressing that will take you all over the globe while you color from the cozy perch on your couch. Psst — this is part of the iconic Comfy & Cozy Coloring Book series if you're looking for other options after you color through this one! A set of espresso martini instant cocktail tea bags — all the sophistication of tea, the zing! of coffee, and the 😜 of a cheeky cocktail, without the exorbitant bar price tags. All you have to do is add three ounces of cold water, 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, and the tea sachet into a glass, and you'll have a delicious cocktail in one minute. A set of reviewer-beloved "Loops Engage 2," a meticulously designed ear plug that blocks out overwhelming noise without completely blocking out the world around you — meaning you can wear them to summer concerts, festivals, and other noisy outdoor events and still enjoy them without your brain rattling. An oh-so-cozy patio lounge rocking chair that's basically what happens when a couch and a rocking chair have an outdoor-friendly baby. This all-purpose cuddly spot is perfect for any summer agendas, whether it's to read books, gossip with the neighbors, or take biiiiiig long sunshine-y naps. A wildly popular hummingbird projection lantern to light up your porch when you get home late and make your home look like it belong in a whimsical fairy tale. E.l.f.'s Blue-ty Sleep Night Oil reviewers LOVE as an alternative to the pricier versions — this overnight face oil is formulated with 1% granactive retinoid and blueberry extract for the geeentlest boost to help reduce fine lines, plump skin, and tone your complexion without drying you out or compromising your skin barrier. It also absorbs beautifully and is super lightweight, so it'll play nice with the rest of your skincare routine. A compact, travel-friendly microwave flower press kit so you can preserve the beauty of the flowers you find on your adventures no matter where you roam, and keep them in a little flower press journal to admire. And last but certainly not least — a teensy undetectable laptop mouse jiggler you can slide into the USB to keep your computer active on Teams, Slack, and all those other various technological overlords that keep track of you so you can take some moments to yourself in the sunshine when you need it. ☀️😎