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14 hours ago
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30 Beauty Products With Amazing Reviews
A lightweight gel cream from Nivea so shockingly effective, you might trick people into thinking you have a filter on your skin. No, really — it actually happened for one reviewer! This usues the miracle-working abilities of an ingredient called ~Q10~ to deliver plumper, firmer, more moisturized skin. A cult-classic Clinique Almost Lipstick Tinted Lip Balm in Black Honey if you want to keep dry, chapped lips AWAY. This bb is lightweight, slightly glossy, and has a little dash of magic. I mean, I'm guessing it's magic — because the way this glosses you up and complements all different skin tones so beautifully is beyond anything ordinary. A moisturizing hair serum here to breathe some life back into your locks and rescue them from eternal dryness. This delightful blend is derived from seven incredible oils: argan, olive, coconut, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. This reviewer says it gives you gloss without the grease, and that the scent alone makes them want to keep using it! Medicube's "Zero Pore" Pads that do their job so well, they turned this skeptical reviewer into a believer. They contain lactic acid, salicylic acid, and a dual-textured surface to help control excess sebum while exfoliating dead skin and refining pores, all while keeping you looking like a true ~glow-getter~. A pore-clearing cleansing oil because it uses the calming powers of heartleaf oil to soothe irritated skin and eliminate makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while preventing pore congestion. It's also hypoallergenic and works wonders for sensitive, acne-prone skin. A reviewer-beloved teeth-whitening pen — you'll see the difference almost immediately, and it'll help you avoid having to go get it done by a pro. It's painless, minty fresh, and helps whiten your teeth after years of drinking coffee, tea, wine, and basically anything that isn't water. 🙃 A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that's got the whole TikTok beauty community in a chokehold. This all-star gem lets you enjoy 72-hour flawless coverage and offers effortless blending to hide redness, blemishes, and under-eye bags. Plus, it comes in 40 shades and is *packed* with hibiscus and red propolis extracts for a boost in skin elasticity. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts who love effortless applications anytime, anywhere. A TikTok-famous VieBeauti eyelash growth serum to help with upkeep when you can't make it to the esthetician for extensions. Apply to your lashes daily to help them become longer and stronger within just a few weeks! You'll be resisting the urge to flutter your lashes like a cartoon character every time your S.O. walks by in no time. A surprisingly effective instant foot-peeling spray that'll make your footsies so baby-soft and pretty, they'll be a good uh... backup plan (you know, in case your current career doesn't pan out 👀). This not only helps gently remove dead skin, but also moisturizes dry and cracked heels, so you'll really get some refreshing bang for your buck. For an ~extra~ peeling effect, use an exfoliating mitt! A bottle of Elizavecca Hair Treatment some reviewers say is even BETTER than Olaplex, which is over three times the price! It's infused with collagen, ceramides, and protein extracts to help repair your hair if it is damaged, over-processed, or has just spent too much time with that flat iron. Simply apply it on wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, and rinse it out. A SeoulCeuticals toner mist — a powerful potion that not only hydrates and plumps your skin but is also a *miracle* worker on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay. It's made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. A cruelty-free under-eye brightener to help balance out the bluish tones of under-eye shadows and dark circles. And bonus! It's infused with hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish your skin and give you a radiant glow. Wear it by itself or under your concealer for a more full-coverage look! A paraben-free self-tanner with a dreamy mousse formula that glides over your skin smoothly, ensuring an even application without those pesky streaks. In just one hour, you'll be glowing like you just got back from an exotic, tropical getaway — and you didn't even have to step a foot outside. Dermora's foot exfoliation mask — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin! A light, silky Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer to banish the flaky patches and dryness that dare to mess with your glam. This ultra-hydrating primer will create a base for your makeup that's so satisfyingly smooth, you'll be singin' 🎶smooth operatorrr🎶. It also works *chef's kiss* wonders when it comes to minimizing the appearance of spots, blemishes, and pores! And a tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eye primer because it'll make the eyeshadow look you created 10 hours ago look like it's only been 10 minutes. It helps keep your eyeshadow from wearing off, smudging, or creasing, and enhances your eyeshadow's color and vibrance! A bestselling Sol De Janeiro firming cream if you want to be known for smelling like a walking Italian bakery, leaving the enchanting scent of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla everywhere you go. Enriched with caffeine, guarana extract, and coconut oil, this miraculous little jar of cream will help smooth, firm, and add a glow to your skin. But may I just highlight again its intoxicating scent? According to the reviewers, you might just get a little obsessed. And a Gold Bond neck and chest firming cream, because our décolletage is too often forgotten when it comes to skincare needs. This elixir is a pro at improving your skin's firmness, texture, *and* elasticity. Its salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells while its stress response proteins boost your skin's moisture retention to help improve smoothness and suppleness. It also contains glycerin and aloe, which adds some extra hydration. Iconic, truly. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars, which you can use on your face as well as your hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. Its wonderful mix of shea butter, olive oil, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, and retinol will give hyper-pigmented areas an even glow by helping to reduce scars and restore moisture. The cult-favorite Cosrx snail mucin repairing essence because it will soothe and rejuvenate your skin so effectively, it'll make you think the exact opposite of "ew" when you think of snail mucin. It can also give your skin a natural "I woke up like this" glow that has earned it over 66,000 5-star ratings! An easy-to-apply fungal nail renewal formula if you wanna get those toes lookin' healthy and sandal-ready for the sunny season. Apply this fast-acting formula, and you can start seeing visual improvements in as little as two days! A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara, which might make you want to throw out your falsies. It gives you all the length and volume WITHOUT the clumps and globs and has shocked reviewers with how full it leaves their lashes looking compared to other, more expensive brands. It's a fan fave for a reason! A Briotech spray that might even give the pricier Tower 28 spray a run for its money. Packed with the same key ingredient, hypochlorous acid, this skincare gem will quickly become one of your staples as it helps to soothe inflammation, calm angry red patches, and fortify your skin's barrier. A benzene-free mattifying dry shampoo powder to trick people into thinking it most definitely has not been a week since you last washed your hair. This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair. Retinol body lotion that'll enhance your already beautiful skin. It's overflowing with powerful ingredients like vitamins A and E, ferulic acid, shea butter, and green tea to help diminish the look of deep wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, crepey skin, and even sun damage — all while giving your collagen production a *major* boost to help with firming. An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer because it'll have you looking glowy, sun-kissed, and ready for that lunchtime walk you planned your whole day around. The glycerin and shea butter in it also give it a mega hydrating factor. It's a lotion, glowy foundation base, and highlighter all in one bottle. Oh, and it has over 33,000 5-star ratings! A Wonderskin lip stain, which reviewers rave about because of how true it is to its long-lasting, transfer-resistant reputation! It glides on as a vibrant blue hue that you can peel off to reveal an adorable, rosy lip stain. So treat yourself, and ~kiss~ those constant lipstick re-applications goodbye. 💋 An *iconic* Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer (with over 400,000 5-star ratings!!!) that will save you more than double the time it takes you to style your hair with a traditional blow-dryer and round brush — it'll give you soft, smooth waves with just a few passes! A satin-covered RobeCurls heatless hair rod if you want voluminous, Barbie-worthy curls without the need for heat damage. Wrap your hair into it before bedtime, and you'll wake up with envy-worthy, bouncy curls. A lightly tinted nail concealer to give your nails a milky, healthy-looking glow. It's perfect for covering up any discoloration, or if you're just a minimalist looking for something that'll give your nails a soft, flawless finish.
Refinery29
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Refinery29
Meet The Influencer Helping K-Beauty Brands Cater To Dark Skin Tones
When beauty influencer Darcei Giles first tried a popular cushion foundation by Korean makeup brand TirTir, she knew it was not going to match her skin tone — but that was the point. The Toronto-based creative is known for her social media series, 'Black Girl Tries', where she attempts makeup styles, techniques and products that aren't typically associated with Black women — from 'goth' makeup to K-pop idols. 'I made a video of myself being like, 'Hey, this is an awesome foundation, the coverage is beautiful and I love it, but it doesn't come in my shade,' she tells Unbothered over Zoom. Giles, who has a keen interest in Korean culture, says the video led to TirTir creating more foundation shades, going from nine to 40 shades last year. TirTir now offers one of the widest shade ranges among K-beauty makeup brands available in the US and UK. Now, Miss Darcei has finished working with another K-beauty brand, Parnell, on an inclusive 40-shade range for its new Cicamanu Serum Foundation — a move that not only reflects her growing influence but also the undeniable spending power of Black beauty consumers in the West. It's an exciting development, especially as K-beauty — skincare and makeup products made and innovated in South Korea — continues to leave a huge impression on Western beauty trends and self-care. Known for its innovation and effectiveness, it's now a multi-billion-dollar import in the US, and a fast-growing market in the UK. And chances are, you've learned to speak the language of K-beauty over the last few years (from snail mucin serums to fermented rice water toners). Yet, while its skincare products have enjoyed mass appeal, Korean makeup brands such as Laneige aren't known for catering to a wide spectrum of skin dark tones — something other major cosmetic brands have significantly improved over the last decade. For those of us with darker skin, many have asked: 'Is Korean makeup for me?' Darcei has been helping to answer that question. Unbothered spoke to Darcei about why she's encouraging more K-beauty makeup brands to cater to darker-skinned customers internationally (despite some backlash) and helping all women of colour feel seen in the skincare and makeup aisle. UB: Hey, Darcei! You are known for your YouTube series 'Black Girl Tries'. What got you interested in the world of K-beauty? And how did it become part of your channel? Darcei Giles: I had always been into Korean culture since I was a kid, even before YouTube, and I was only into K-pop and K-dramas. I wasn't even thinking about makeup at all. Once I started getting into American-style makeup, I began to discover that there were American beauty gurus and also Korean beauty gurus. [When I watched] the Korean beauty gurus, I was like, Oh, that's so pretty, but you know, it wouldn't look good on me. Then, eventually, during that time, a trend came around where we would try the makeup routine of another creator. I thought it would be hilarious if I followed the makeup tutorial of someone who did not look like me at all. I thought, Oh my god, this is going to look so terrible and stupid at the end. So I started following the makeup tutorials of Korean beauty influencers, and then, to my surprise, a lot of the stuff turned out pretty good. It became a popular series on my channel of me trying the opposite of what you think someone who looks like me would try. It turned into the 'Black Girl Tries' series. Why is K-beauty so appealing for Black beauty lovers right now, especially when we don't necessarily see ourselves in the marketing? DG: Beauty is universal. A good glittery eye and a glossy lip — everybody can wear that. I feel like now people are also recognising that not only is Korean beauty really good, the quality is really good, but it's also a lot more affordable than the brands that we're used to. [Korean makeup artists] have different ways of applying makeup, different styles, and it's this novelty of trying something you've never seen before. I also feel like [the makeup] fits Black people's features a lot better. We have a lot of features in common with Asian people. [Because of my channel], I have found this community of young Black girls. I get messages all the time from Black girls telling me, 'Oh, I was afraid to try this type of makeup or this certain style until I saw you try it.' I couldn't believe it because growing up, I was the only person who was into any of the stuff I was into. Like no one had even heard of what a K-drama was, what K-pop is, they'd never heard of that. Now I have found this online community of millions of people who are interested in the same thing that I am. You've been instrumental in advocating for expanded shade ranges in Korean makeup products. What made you want to call out the lack of shade diversity in these products? DG: It started back on YouTube when I started doing the Black Girl Tries series in 2018. Even back then, I was trying a lot of K-beauty brands, and some of them started to make dark shades, so I would try them out. But I started to notice a pattern. Every single time a Korean brand would come out with darker shades, they would get discontinued because they didn't know how to market to people who have darker skin. And so people with darker skin didn't know that it existed, or even if they did, they didn't think that the brand was really for them. Eventually, the shades would always get discontinued, and it was really frustrating. Then COVID happened and all of those brands completely disappeared from the market. Everything changed. So it's only now that they're all coming back. This led to you making your now viral video with the brand TirTir, right? DG: Yes, so the makeup brand TirTir only had nine shades at the time, which is actually a lot for a K-beauty brand — the standard is like three. I was invited to an event by a local store in Toronto and everybody at the event was getting the nine shades of the TirTir except for me because it didn't come in my shade. But I was like, 'Can I just have it anyway?' I get home and I try it [and I made a video of me] being like, 'Hey, this is a really awesome foundation, the coverage is beautiful, it's like a satin finish and I love it, but it doesn't come in my shade'. So I said, 'If you guys ever expand [your shade ranges], call me.' The brand actually did contact me, and they came out with 20 shades, which was like unheard of for a Korean makeup brand. That 20th shade was my shade. Now they have 40 shades. You recently worked with another Korean makeup brand, Parnell, to help formulate darker shades for its foundation range. Why do you think K-beauty brands are choosing to diversify shade ranges now? DG: Parnell initially put out 30 shades, and even the darkest of the 30 shades was not dark enough for me. So I made a video saying, 'There are 30 shades, but none of them are dark, and so they can contact me.' They were like, 'Can you help us make 10 more dark shades?' And that's exactly what we did. It's important to have people like me who can come in and consult on the shades and make sure that we're getting the right undertones and trying it on actual people. That's what I found with working with Korean brands. It's never a thing where they don't want to [expand their shade ranges]. Is it true you went to Seoul, Korea, to help Parnell formulate darker shades? What goes into making sure that this is an inclusive product? DG: I was very picky with the undertones and it took maybe like four or five months of back and forth. I didn't go to Korea every time. [Parnell] would like to send them to me in Canada, and I would take pictures and give my notes, and then send them back. At the end of it, it turned out so amazing. The photoshoot was great. We had diverse models showing off all of the different foundations. We had an event with a lot of foreign creators who live in Korea, because I feel like people don't know that there are a lot of foreigners in Korea. The Parnell foundation is very glowy and moisturising, and that's really what I like in my everyday kind of foundation. I'm excited for everybody to try it out. There have been a lot of conversations about whether Korean brands need to be shade-inclusive, as it's largely a monoracial society. What is your usual response to this comment online? DG: My usual response is that, especially for the Parnell foundations, the expanded shades are actually only available in the US. They're not even available in Korea. This was a US expansion. Like a lot of Korean brands, they would love to expand internationally, to come over to the US. It's that a lot of them simply don't know how. Because it is such a monoracial society, it's difficult to find people to try on the makeup when the brand is formulating it — it's a lot different trying it on a white piece of paper than it is trying it on an actual human being. They don't have the kind of resources that they would have in the US, where it's extremely diverse. There are some different needs when it comes to makeup for darker skin tones as opposed to lighter skin. What was it like having those conversations with Korean brands? Were there any missing nuances? DG: Oh, for sure. [Expanding shade ranges] is not simply about making an existing foundation darker. I feel like [our needs] are almost the opposite of what people in Korea like. For example, some people in Korea may like a shade or two lighter for their foundations, whereas we want the perfect match. We want it to look exactly like our skin. We also have different undertones. We're not all golden; we're not all neutral; we're not all cool-toned. I find that a lot of Korean foundations run a little bit pink. I think it's because it has a brightening effect on lighter skin tones, but on us it ends up looking like Peppa Pig! How do you envision the future of K-beauty in the global market, especially in terms of its impact on beauty standards and trends? DG: I think a lot of people still feel like they have to stay inside a certain box of who they're supposed to be, like they can't step outside of it. But I hope we're moving toward a future where everyone feels free to enjoy whatever they want. At the end of the day, it's just makeup. There shouldn't be all these rigid rules about who gets to use what.'
Buzz Feed
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
28 Beauty Products That Reviewers Say They'll Be Using 'Forever'
A SeoulCeuticals toner mist — a powerful potion that not only hydrates and plumps your skin but is also a *miracle* worker on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay. It's made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. A moisturizing hair serum here to breathe some life back into your locks and rescue them from eternal dryness. This delightful blend is derived from seven incredible oils: argan, olive, coconut, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. This reviewer says it gives you gloss without the grease, and that the scent alone makes them want to keep using it! A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that's got the whole TikTok beauty community in a chokehold. This all-star gem lets you enjoy 72-hour flawless coverage and offers effortless blending to hide redness, blemishes, and under-eye bags. Plus, it comes in 40 shades and is *packed* with hibiscus and red propolis extracts for a boost in skin elasticity. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts who love effortless applications anytime, anywhere. A hydrating Yerba Mate Wake Up eye gel, which is like treating your face to a morning espresso shot. It uses the power of yerba mate, caffeine, and peptides to soothe the delicate skin under your eyes, and also contains three forms of hyaluronic acid to moisturize your skin. And here I was thinking there was only one type of hyaluronic acid — the more ya know! Or a cruelty-free under-eye brightener to help balance out the bluish tones of under-eye shadows and dark circles. And bonus! It's infused with hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish your skin and give you a radiant glow. Wear it by itself or under your concealer for a more full-coverage look! A paraben-free self-tanner with a dreamy mousse formula that glides over your skin smoothly, ensuring an even application without those pesky streaks. In just one hour, you'll be glowing like you just got back from an exotic, tropical getaway — and you didn't even have to step a foot outside. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day. And Dermora's foot exfoliation mask — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin! An EOS Vanilla Cashmere shea butter body lotion that's so silky, it might just give more expensive brands like Philosophy and Bath & Body Works a run for their money. It provides lightweight, long-lasting moisture *and* its delicious scent has notes of whipped vanilla and caramel. No wonder TikTok is going *feral* over this. A light, silky Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer to banish the flaky patches and dryness that dare to mess with your glam. This ultra-hydrating primer will create a base for your makeup that's so satisfyingly smooth, you'll be singin' 🎶smooth operatorrr🎶. It also works *chef's kiss* wonders when it comes to minimizing the appearance of spots, blemishes, and pores! And a tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eye primer because it'll make the eyeshadow look you created 10 hours ago look like it's only been 10 minutes. It helps keep your eyeshadow from wearing off, smudging, or creasing, and enhances your eyeshadow's color and vibrance! A bestselling Sol De Janeiro firming cream if you want to be known for your absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS scent. Enriched with caffeine, guarana extract, and coconut oil, this miraculous little jar of cream will help smooth, firm, and add a glow to your skin. But may I just highlight again its intoxicating scent? According to the reviewers, you might just get a little obsessed. And a Gold Bond neck and chest firming cream, because our décolletage is too often forgotten when it comes to skincare needs. This elixir is a pro at improving your skin's firmness, texture, *and* elasticity. Its salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells while its stress response proteins boost your skin's moisture retention to improve smoothness and suppleness. It also contains glycerin and aloe, which adds some extra hydration. Iconic, truly. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars, which you can use on your face as well as your hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. Its wonderful mix of shea butter, olive oil, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, and retinol will give hyper-pigmented areas an even glow by helping to reduce scars and restore moisture. The cult-favorite Cosrx snail mucin repairing essence because it will soothe and rejuvenate your skin so effectively, it'll make you think the exact opposite of "ew" when you think of snail mucin. It can also give your skin a natural "I woke up like this" glow that has earned it over 66,000 5-star ratings! An easy-to-apply fungal nail renewal formula if you wanna get those toes lookin' healthy and sandal-ready for the sunny season. Apply this fast-acting formula, and you can start seeing visual improvements in as little as two days! A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara, which might make you want to throw out your falsies. It gives you all the length and volume WITHOUT the clumps and globs and has shocked reviewers with how full it leaves their lashes looking compared to other, more expensive brands. It's a fan fave for a reason! A Briotech spray that might even give the pricier Tower 28 spray a run for its money. Packed with the same key ingredient, hypochlorous acid, this skincare gem will quickly become one of your staples as it effectively works to soothe inflammation, calm angry red patches, and fortify your skin's barrier. A benzene-free mattifying dry shampoo powder to trick people into thinking it most definitely has not been a week since you last washed your hair. This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair. Retinol body lotion that'll enhance your already beautiful skin. It's overflowing with powerful ingredients like vitamins A and E, ferulic acid, shea butter, and green tea to help diminish the look of deep wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, crepey skin, and even sun damage — all while giving your collagen production a *major* boost to help with firming. An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer because it'll have you looking glowy, sun-kissed, and ready for that lunchtime walk you planned your whole day around. The glycerin and shea butter in it also give it a mega hydrating factor. It's a lotion, glowy foundation base, and highlighter all in one bottle. Oh, and it has over 33,000 5-star ratings! A Wonderskin lip stain that reviewers rave about because of how true it is to its long-lasting, transfer-resistant reputation! It glides on as a vibrant blue hue that you can peel off to reveal an adorable, rosy lip stain. So treat yourself, and ~kiss~ those constant lipstick re-applications goodbye. 💋 An *iconic* Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer (with over 400,000 5-star ratings!!!) that will save you more than double the time it takes you to style your hair with a traditional blow-dryer and round brush — it'll give you soft, smooth waves with just a few passes! A TikTok-famous VieBeauti eyelash growth serum to help with upkeep when you can't make it to the esthetician for extensions. Apply to your lashes daily to help them become longer and stronger within just a few weeks! You'll be resisting the urge to flutter your lashes like a cartoon character every time your S.O. walks by in no time. A satin-covered RobeCurls heatless hair rod if you want voluminous, Barbie-worthy curls without the need for heat damage. Wrap your hair into it before bedtime, and you'll wake up with envy-worthy, bouncy curls. A pore-clearing cleansing oil because it uses the calming powers of heartleaf oil to soothe irritated skin and eliminate makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while preventing pore congestion — perfect to incorporate in a double cleansing routine! It's also hypoallergenic and works wonders for sensitive, acne-prone skin. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask infused with collagen, ceramides, and protein extracts to help repair your hair if it is damaged, over-processed, or has just spent too much time with that flat iron. Many reviewers are comparing it to Olaplex! Simply apply it on wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, and rinse it out. A lightly tinted nail concealer to give your nails a milky, healthy-looking glow. It's perfect for covering up any discoloration, or if you're just a minimalist looking for something that'll give your nails a soft, flawless finish.
Buzz Feed
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
27 K-Beauty Products With Jaw-Dropping Result Photos
A lightweight Cosrx mild gel cleanser if you want to be able to wash your face without having it feel bone dry afterward. Its relatively low pH helps balance and protect your skin from acne-causing irritants without stripping it. It's also enriched with tea tree oil and BHA to help keep your skin nice and smooth. Or a Krave Beauty matcha hemp cleanser that lifts away dirt, makeup, and sunscreen without giving you that super-tight feel. Its bouncy gel formula also hydrates and soothes your skin without stripping away your natural oils! I guess you can say it's a matcha made in heaven. A moisturizing Mise En Scene hair serum here to breathe some life back into your locks and rescue them from eternal dryness. This delightful blend is derived from seven incredible oils: argan, olive, coconut, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. This reviewer says it gives you gloss without the grease, and that the scent alone makes them want to keep using it! A supercharged Beauty of Joseon retinal eye serum because it'll breathe some life back into your under-eyes. It's infused with hydrating ginseng extract, retinal to stimulate collagen and help reduce fine lines, and niacinamide to help enhance your skin tone. You're about to need a lot less concealer to feel ready for the day. 😉 And The Saem hydrating eye stick, which has a cooling formula to help de-puff the area around your eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles so no one at the office starts asking you why you look like a Tim Burton character. A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that's got the whole TikTok beauty community in a chokehold. This all-star gem lets you enjoy 72-hour flawless coverage and offers effortless blending to hide redness, blemishes, and under-eye bags. Plus, it comes in 40 shades and is *packed* with hibiscus and red propolis extracts for a boost in skin elasticity. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts who love effortless applications anytime, anywhere. A popular pack of Skin1004 pore tightening and lifting masks because it's blown reviewers away with its immediate results. These fast-acting masks are made with albumin, aloe vera, and centella asiatica extract to hydrate and lift your skin, tighten enlarged pores, clear small breakouts, and give you that "just came fresh from the spa" glow. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask infused with collagen, ceramides, and protein extracts to help repair your hair if it is damaged, over-processed, or has just spent too much time with that flat iron. Many reviewers are comparing it to Olaplex! Simply apply it on wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, and rinse it out. The cult-favorite Cosrx snail mucin repairing essence because it will soothe and rejuvenate your skin so effectively, it'll make you think the exact opposite of "ew" when you think of snail mucin. It can also give your skin a natural "I woke up like this" glow that has earned it over 66,000 5-star ratings! Etude's 80% Mineral Translucent Powder that you might just fall in love with if you're someone who gets oily *real* fast. This magical powder is made with ingredients like fermented soybean, willow tree, and fluffy cotton extract to help avoid excess oil by strengthening the skin barrier. The best part? It's not just for your face! You can use this on the roots of your hair to target greasy locks and as a setting powder for your makeup. A TikTok-famous Anua heartleaf soothing toner, which works like a charm to soothe and hydrate your skin, all while balancing out your pH level thanks to its high concentration of heartleaf extract. (77%, to be exact!) It also enhances the absorption of serums and moisturizers and works *perfectly* prepping your skin before makeup for a glowy glass skin look. Or a bottle of I'm From goami rice toner that reviewers with dry skin say is hydration in a bottle. Its vegetable-originated extracts will leave your skin looking supple, smooth, and glowy without any heavy or sticky residue. A pack of popular Cosrx pimple patches to evict those pesky pimples that have no business invading your face. These are coated with hydrocolloid to protect and heal the blemish more effectively — you officially have no excuses for popping those pimples anymore! A wonderfully potent SeoulCeuticals Day Glow Serum infused with hyaluronic and ferulic acid, vitamin E, citrus stem cells, and centella asiatica to help (*takes a deep breath*) reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines as well as help fade dark spots, shrink pores, prevent breakouts, and brighten your overall complexion. We love a multi-talented product. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil made with soothing apple water to help moisturize and soften your lips without giving you that icky sticky finish. It also gives your lips a lovely, natural-looking flush. A viral Anua dark spot correcting serum formulated with the powerful trio of niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and arbutin to help banish dull skin and enlarged pores to another dimension. It's also infused with ceramides and hyaluronic acid to soothe, hydrate, and protect your skin barrier. Many reviewers say it's become an *essential* part of their skincare routine! A pore-clearing cleansing oil because it uses the calming powers of heartleaf oil to soothe irritated skin and eliminate makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while preventing pore congestion — perfect to incorporate in a double cleansing routine! It's also hypoallergenic and works wonders for sensitive, acne-prone skin. Or a Heimish cleansing balm if you have stubborn blackheads and makeup residue that you wish would just ~melt away~. This balm has 10 natural vegetable oils that melt as they come in contact with your skin to effortlessly remove makeup, and can reduce blackheads too. It also works as a more gentle alternative to harshly scrubbing with makeup wipes! A benzene-free mattifying dry shampoo powder to trick people into thinking it most definitely has not been a week since you last washed your hair. This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair. A SeoulCeuticals toner mist — a powerful potion that not only hydrates and plumps your skin but is also a *miracle* worker on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay. It's made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. Some by Mi Miracle Toner, made with chemical exfoliants as well as tea tree, papaya, and witch hazel extract to remove dead skin cells while helping your skin look more hydrated and radiant in just 30 days. Many reviewers say it's perfect for both oily and sensitive skin! A SeoulCeuticals Snail Repair Cream with organic green tea and vitamins that brighten dull skin and fade discoloration. And, thanks to its high concentration of snail mucin extract, your complexion will look plumped and ✨glowy.✨ Or a Mizon snail repair cream that people with acne-prone skin swear by because it's got snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, and 12 natural extracts that can help nourish, brighten, and re-plump your skin *without* any oiliness. When it comes to repairing the skin barrier, this cream really ~snailed~ it. A cooling, calming cream by Dear, Klairs because it uses ceramide 3 and centella asiatica extract to soothe irritation and even out your skin tone. A reviewer with rosacea says it's got to be witchcraft! You can also use it as after-sun care to help calm redness and sunburnt areas. A luxe Medicube facial device — a high-tech K-beauty tool (which is used by Hailey Bieber!) that'll help you truly elevate your whole skincare game. This helpful little tool stimulates your skin to create electro-passageways so your skincare penetrates more deeply, leaving it plumper and brighter. Now you'll *actually* be able to achieve that "glass skin" look that you were hoping to get from that $50 serum you splurged on. A fan fave Laneige lip mask with vitamin C, coconut oil, shea butter, and antioxidants to nourish and protect your lips while giving them a supple, glossy finish. It's a splurge-worthy staple you'll probably love as much as the reviewer who called it "absolute magic." A bottle of hydrating Glow Recipe watermelon glow niancinamide dew drops that'll brighten both your skin and your day. It's infused with vitamin C, vitamin E, and moringa oil to help even out your skin tone and give you a dewy finish. It also has a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly, making it ideal for all skin types, so you can glow from the inside out. Check out more AAPI-centered content by exploring how BuzzFeed celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Of course, the content doesn't end after May. Follow BuzzFeed's A*Pop on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to keep up with our latest AAPI content year-round.c Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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09-05-2025
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28 Beauty Products That Reviewers Will Use 'Forever'
A SeoulCeuticals toner mist — a powerful potion that not only hydrates and plumps your skin but is also a *miracle* worker on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay. It's made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. A moisturizing hair serum here to breathe some life back into your locks and rescue them from eternal dryness. This delightful blend is derived from seven incredible oils: argan, olive, coconut, apricot, marula, jojoba, and camellia. This reviewer says it gives you gloss without the grease, and that the scent alone makes them want to keep using it! A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation that's got the whole TikTok beauty community in a chokehold. This all-star gem lets you enjoy 72-hour flawless coverage and offers effortless blending to hide redness, blemishes, and under-eye bags. Plus, it comes in 40 shades and is *packed* with hibiscus and red propolis extracts for a boost in skin elasticity. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts who love effortless applications anytime, anywhere. A hydrating Yerba Mate Wake Up eye gel, which is like treating your face to a morning espresso shot. It uses the power of yerba mate, caffeine, and peptides to soothe the delicate skin under your eyes, and also contains three forms of hyaluronic acid to moisturize your skin. And here I was thinking there was only one type of hyaluronic acid — the more ya know! Or a cruelty-free under-eye brightener to help balance out the bluish tones of under-eye shadows and dark circles. And bonus! It's infused with hyaluronic acid and shea butter to nourish your skin and give you a radiant glow. Wear it by itself or under your concealer for a more full-coverage look! A paraben-free self-tanner with a dreamy mousse formula that glides over your skin smoothly, ensuring an even application without those pesky streaks. In just one hour, you'll be glowing like you just got back from an exotic, tropical getaway — and you didn't even have to step a foot outside. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that only needs one "before and after" pic to prove that it works wonders on those rough, dry areas that can develop on your feet. Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber. This is the *perfect* addition to your next self-care day. And Dermora's foot exfoliation mask — you apply the two bootie-shaped masks on your feet for an hour, wash your feet, and then, over the next five to seven days, enjoy the disgustingly satisfying experience of watching all of your dead skin fall away to reveal baby-soft feet. Reviewers swear by this for calluses and rough, cracked skin! An EOS Vanilla Cashmere shea butter body lotion that's so silky, it might just give more expensive brands like Philosophy and Bath & Body Works a run for their money. It provides lightweight, long-lasting moisture *and* its delicious scent has notes of whipped vanilla and caramel. No wonder TikTok is going *feral* over this. A light, silky Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer to banish the flaky patches and dryness that dare to mess with your glam. This ultra-hydrating primer will create a base for your makeup that's so satisfyingly smooth, you'll be singin' 🎶smooth operatorrr🎶. It also works *chef's kiss* wonders when it comes to minimizing the appearance of spots, blemishes, and pores! And a tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eye primer because it'll make the eyeshadow look you created 10 hours ago look like it's only been 10 minutes. It helps keep your eyeshadow from wearing off, smudging, or creasing, and enhances your eyeshadow's color and vibrance! A bestselling Sol De Janeiro firming cream if you want to be known for your absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS scent. Enriched with caffeine, guarana extract, and coconut oil, this miraculous little jar of cream will help smooth, firm, and add a glow to your skin. But may I just highlight again its intoxicating scent? According to the reviewers, you might just get a little obsessed. And a Gold Bond neck and chest firming cream, because our décolletage is too often forgotten when it comes to skincare needs. This elixir is a pro at improving your skin's firmness, texture, *and* elasticity. Its salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells while its stress response proteins boost your skin's moisture retention to improve smoothness and suppleness. It also contains glycerin and aloe, which adds some extra hydration. Iconic, truly. A pack of two dark spot corrector soap bars, which you can use on your face as well as your hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms. Its wonderful mix of shea butter, olive oil, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, and retinol will give hyper-pigmented areas an even glow by helping to reduce scars and restore moisture. The cult-favorite Cosrx snail mucin repairing essence because it will soothe and rejuvenate your skin so effectively, it'll make you think the exact opposite of "ew" when you think of snail mucin. It can also give your skin a natural "I woke up like this" glow that has earned it over 66,000 5-star ratings! An easy-to-apply fungal nail renewal formula if you wanna get those toes lookin' healthy and sandal-ready for the sunny season. Apply this fast-acting formula, and you can start seeing visual improvements in as little as two days! A cruelty-free Essence Lash Princess mascara, which might make you want to throw out your falsies. It gives you all the length and volume WITHOUT the clumps and globs and has shocked reviewers with how full it leaves their lashes looking compared to other, more expensive brands. It's a fan fave for a reason! A Briotech spray that might even give the pricier Tower 28 spray a run for its money. Packed with the same key ingredient, hypochlorous acid, this skincare gem will quickly become one of your staples as it effectively works to soothe inflammation, calm angry red patches, and fortify your skin's barrier. A benzene-free mattifying dry shampoo powder to trick people into thinking it most definitely has not been a week since you last washed your hair. This is infused with biotin, black ginseng, and root-boosting powder and comes with a conveniently attached puff so that you can dab, dab, dab away all that excess oil and grease to instantly add some volume back into your hair. Retinol body lotion that'll enhance your already beautiful skin. It's overflowing with powerful ingredients like vitamins A and E, ferulic acid, shea butter, and green tea to help diminish the look of deep wrinkles, fine lines, sagging skin, crepey skin, and even sun damage — all while giving your collagen production a *major* boost to help with firming. An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer because it'll have you looking glowy, sun-kissed, and ready for that lunchtime walk you planned your whole day around. The glycerin and shea butter in it also give it a mega hydrating factor. It's a lotion, glowy foundation base, and highlighter all in one bottle. Oh, and it has over 33,000 5-star ratings! A Wonderskin lip stain that reviewers rave about because of how true it is to its long-lasting, transfer-resistant reputation! It glides on as a vibrant blue hue that you can peel off to reveal an adorable, rosy lip stain. So treat yourself, and ~kiss~ those constant lipstick re-applications goodbye. 💋 An *iconic* Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer (with over 400,000 5-star ratings!!!) that will save you more than double the time it takes you to style your hair with a traditional blow-dryer and round brush — it'll give you soft, smooth waves with just a few passes! A TikTok-famous VieBeauti eyelash growth serum to help with upkeep when you can't make it to the esthetician for extensions. Apply to your lashes daily to help them become longer and stronger within just a few weeks! You'll be resisting the urge to flutter your lashes like a cartoon character every time your S.O. walks by in no time. A satin-covered RobeCurls heatless hair rod if you want voluminous, Barbie-worthy curls without the need for heat damage. Wrap your hair into it before bedtime, and you'll wake up with envy-worthy, bouncy curls. A pore-clearing cleansing oil because it uses the calming powers of heartleaf oil to soothe irritated skin and eliminate makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while preventing pore congestion — perfect to incorporate in a double cleansing routine! It's also hypoallergenic and works wonders for sensitive, acne-prone skin. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask infused with collagen, ceramides, and protein extracts to help repair your hair if it is damaged, over-processed, or has just spent too much time with that flat iron. Many reviewers are comparing it to Olaplex! Simply apply it on wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, and rinse it out. A lightly tinted nail concealer to give your nails a milky, healthy-looking glow. It's perfect for covering up any discoloration, or if you're just a minimalist looking for something that'll give your nails a soft, flawless finish.
