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.
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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.
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Price: $8.97 (available in five flavors)
3. A Curology cleanser that is gentle on sensitive skin and will help soothe and balance dry skin. It’ll cleanse your face without stripping it, making it a great addition to your morning or nighttime routine.
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!
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Promising review: “I love this product. It works on all of my make up, easily removing everything including eyelash glue! The best part about it is that it doesn’t burn my eyes. For me, it is impossible to remove eye make up without at least a little getting in my eyes. It works without harsh ingredients, and it doesn’t leave behind a greasy residue. On the flip side, it doesn’t leave my skin feeling dry, and rough either. I have been using this product for several years now, and I still have no complaints.” —Beverly
Price: $3.82+ (originally $4.49+; available in three sizes and also in packs of two)
5. Or! A pack of Neutrogena’s iconic makeup-removing wipes that’ll be so helpful for taking off stubborn concealer, foundation, mascara, and eyeliner. No harsh scrubbing is required, as they gently remove everything before you apply cleanser and other skincare essentials.
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I’ve been using these for years, and this is my favorite style. I love how they don’t feel harsh or heavy on my sensitive skin. They do a great job of removing makeup; however, I always follow them with a cleanser.
Promising review: “I absolutely love that it takes only one makeup wipe to remove all your makeup! No effort at all! It is so easy, so convenient, so time-saving! I highly recommend these makeup wipes, they’re the only ones I ever use!❤️” —Regina
Price: $5.67 for a 25-pack (also available in larger packs)
6. A Thayers milky toner that’ll leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated year round. Snow mushroom, hyaluronic acid, and elderflower water add moisture, prep your complexion for other products, *and* help eliminate impurities.
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Promising review: “I use this on my skin after cleansing as part of my skincare, and I love how immediately hydrating it is. not in a greasy way; your skin feels hydrated, but it’s not sticky or anything. I’m sensitive to scents, and this smells like nothing, which I love, so it won’t clash with everything that does.” —Walmart customer
Price: $9.97
7. 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.
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Promising review: “I am obsessed with this magic. it leaves my skin looking dewy. I use this after my toner and follow it up with a moisturizer. A little of this goes a long way and lasts a long time. There really is no scent with is nice for people that are sensitive to fragrance.” —leah
Price: $5.43 (also available in a larger size)
8. A hydrating and brightening cleanser, because we could all use a little refresh. This will target dullness, impurities, and dryness. Your skin will look so good that you’ll have everyone complimenting it.
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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
9. A cooling and hydrating serum stick to make you look ready to take on the day, even if you don’t want to leave your bed. This combo of caffeine, green tea oil, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E can help plump and soothe puffy under-eye bags or dehydrated skin.
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Promising review: “I love this product! It provides a cooling feeling under my eyes but does not burn at all. It truly works, too. I’ve noticed a huge improvement with my puffiness and dark circles. With the affordable price, I will be continuing to purchase this product and suggest it to anyone who will listen.” —Kimberly
Price: $4.98
10. 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. It also has hyaluronic acid, which keeps your skin nice and moisturized.
11. A Burt’s Bees calming face lotion with aloe and rice milk to soothe your skin after a long flight or day out. Sensitive skin friendly with hydrating and replenishing ingredients, you might need to pick up a backup!
12. A Charcoal bar soap that works on your face and body to help tackle acne while also giving a deep cleanse. Not only does it remove dirt and excess oil, but it can also reduce the appearance of blemishes.
13. 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.
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Promising review: “I love these blue illuminating under-eye masks! I need them so badly! I struggle with under-eye puffiness and bags. These feel so good when I put them on after a long day at work or even first thing in the morning. They help reduce the puffiness which keeps me buying them!” —Paige
Price: $9.86+ for six (available in three styles)
14. A 3-in-1 eye cream, because after a long day of looking at screens, your eyes deserve it. This can help treat and improve the appearance of your under-eye area. I’m not sure about you, but this is seriously calling out to me.
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Promising review: “Absolutely love this eye cream! In as little as two weeks’ time, the dark circles and puffiness under my eyes have disappeared! I pat my eyes with water and then apply this eye cream in the morning, and the skin around my eyes looks hydrated and moisturized. I will be ordering this eye cream again and again and again. I’m also going to try more of the Fortify facial products as well.” —Jeanne
Price: $8.97
15. A fragrance-free Cetaphil moisturizer that’ll work on your face as well as your body! It’s fast-absorbing and non-greasy, keeping your skin feeling fresh for up to 48 hours.
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Promising review: “Great everyday moisturizer for sensitive skin! I’ve been using Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion for a while, and it has become one of my go-to products. The texture is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly, leaving no residue. It keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day, especially during colder months when my skin tends to get dry.” —Nadeem
Price: $3.17+ (available in five sizes)
16. A soothing Mario Badescu facial spray to help refresh your sweaty face after a hectic commute or a meeting that should have been an email. Clarifying and rejuvenating, your skin will be thanking you for its hydrating glow.
17. A two-pack soothing lavender gel oil face mask since there’s nothing like having your own little spa day after a long week. Nourishing, moisturizing, and calming, I’ll take 20! Kthanksbye
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Promising review: “I like to do a skin mask once a week or so, and this one smells so nice, feels very good, and leaves my skin looking and feeling very nice. I got a bunch on clearance sale, and I like it so much I’ll buy more at full price — for me that’s about the highest compliment I can give a product, lol.” —Mac
Price: $4.94 for a two-pack
18. A Bubble Skincare lip serum to have you prepped and ready for a date night. This looks like a gloss on your lips, but it also offers the benefits of a lip serum, making it a win-win for you and me!
19. A water-activated retinol cleanser that would be so easy to pack for your next trip (even if that is visiting your in-laws). To use, you soak the pad in warm water, and it will dissolve. Then you can lather and wash!
20. An SPF 30 moisturizer that is as light as water to add to your collection, because you can never have too many sunscreens. One of the many reasons you’ll love this is that it features different weights of hyaluronic acid, which keeps your face plump while also deeply hydrating it.
21. A lip exfoliator to scruff off all that dryness. Simply swipe it on your lips and wipe off the excess. It smells like vanilla, evoking a warm and cozy feeling. If you’re a vanilla lover, you need this in your routine!
22. A deep-cleansing face wash from Native to boost your skin barrier while keeping it hydrated. It has moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid and nourishing shea butter.
23. 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!
24. 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.
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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)
25. 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.
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