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[They] are fantastic for travel and on-the-go face cleansing, she says.
And [are] especially great at gently removing eye makeup!
Just add water to remove everything from lipstick to mascara.
Its great for waking up the eye area and calming inflammation.
Its said to work wonders on headaches, too.
Patches are a reactive measure for acne, she says.
Especially when its hot, it is a good way to cool down.
The brand recommends using them before a moisturizer or as a final spritz atop your makeup.
It is not too oily.
It softens, seals, and absorbs into the skin beautifully, she adds.
This smells so amazing and feels good all over the body, she says.
Your skin will be glowing but not oily.
Its slick enough to use as a massage lotion but your skin will enjoy absorbing all that rich moisture.
Charm is my favorite shade all year round, she says.
It’s long-lasting and chic.
There are 10 colors to choose from.
I believe different scents can change your mood and this makes me happy!
Its formulated without animal products or testing and is 100% vegan.
It’s also good for your teeth.
It can be used foroil pulling, which can also help cleanse gums and whiten teeth.
Take this 16-ounce bottle offractionated coconut oilfor a spin and see where it leads you.
Its gentle and alcohol-free, designed to help balance the pH of the skin.
14A Fast-Drying, Gel-Like Laquer For Easy DIY Manicures
We love love loveDazzle Drypolish!
says Lilly Rojas, co-founder of Brooklyn’s nail salon garden and wine bar,Lili and Cata.
It’s non-toxic and dries rock hard like a gel in 5 minutes, she shares.
It’s worth the hype.
It also dries super fast.
Choose from three subtle, neutral colors for an easy, delicate polish.
The mess-free formula makes it easy to apply before it starts its nourishing work.
Applied daily, cuticle oil makes your polish last longer and strengthens your nails making them grow out more.
It helps that it smells amazing too, says Rojas.
[It] is gentle and thorough, she says.
The 4.7-star rating seems to corroborate.
This is my favorite method of double cleansing and is well-tolerated by all skin types, Harper says.
Ive yet to find a micellar water that works as well as this one!
I use these when using micellar water, Harper tells Bustle.
They are so gentle on the skin and dont leave a residue like cotton rounds do.
They are woven from 100% cotton that has been grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers and are unbleached.
They are big, too, making it easy to use just one to clean your entire face.
Just pull them on when you wash and they will help absorb the water that drips down your arms.
This is a pack of six of them, in three colors.
There are 11 color combo options.
No more looking like the front row at Sea World, she jokes.
They will temporarily get you smoother, brighter skin underneath your eyes.
This pack of 20eye mask patchesis perfect for executing this trick.
Pro-tip: store them in the refrigerator to maximize their de-puffing potential, she says.
(Also great for after a late night scrolling TikTok.)
She likes thesepress-on falsiesthat come in a kit that includes a handy applicator and require no glue.
These are my current go-to because they are just the right amount of thickness and length without going full-glam.
They help me feel put together even on days when thats not the case, she shares.
Shes a fan of thispre-wash creamto revive damaged and color-treated hair.
This is a pre-wash formula so you apply it to damp hair prior to shampooing, then rinse out.
It can also be used as a leave-in treatment.
It helps me hold styles in place without leaving hair feeling sticky and reduces unwanted frizz while adding shine.
This is a firm-hold hairspray that will keep that style looking perfect for as long as 24 hours.
So keep thesemakeup sponge wedgeson hand to help save time, money, and frustration.
This is a pack of 100 that comes in just under 10 bucks so is ultra affordable.
Theyre suitable for applying everything from concealer to blush to eyeshadow.
Carr has a hack for using them: Cut the front up so it makes little fingers.
This now acts like a brush and it doesn’t leave lines when you are applying makeup.
Its a tried-and-true classic, and the spongey wedge applicator means you might dab it on with precision.
Purchase a bunch ofmascara wandsand bend them in half, she says.
It turns the applicator into a handy shape for your hands rather than the dispensing bottle.
This works great so you don’t get product on your fingers or your face, she tells Bustle.
This is a 100-pack for under $5, so could not be budget-friendlier.
Over 22,000 reviewers gave them five stars so you’re able to rely on the quality, too.
[It] compares to Anastasia products but better.
It also has almost 40,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
Plus no frequent touchups are needed.
The matte formula promises to deliver super-saturated color that can last up to 16 hours on one wear.
She recommendsBatiste Dry Shampoo.
This is a pack of eight of them in neutral colors but there are lots of options.
And the much-loveddetangling brushfrom Crave Naturals is the one to own.
There are lots of cute colors to choose from, too.
These ones are the best, Ellsworth confirms.
Love this headband for keeping hair out of your face while washing, says Ellsworth.
Also touting its broad-spectrum SPF 30, Pur calls it truly a oneanddone key in of product.
37A Multi-Use Tinted Lip Balm Thats Nearly Perfect
Pur also loves thistinted lip balmby Honest Beauty.
She says its perfect for daily wear.
Bonus: I love to also use it as onthego cheek stain that looks ohsodewy.
[This]aluminumfree deodorantis based on moistureabsorbing cornstarch and beta glucan technology that actually works!
There are four scents and two sizes to choose from.
Its suitable for normal, combination, and oily skin.
The plant-based formula is said to stimulate collagen growth and is packed with greens like spirulina and chlorella.
Its gentle enough for dry or sensitive skin and is designed to help skin retain moisture.
And most importantly, Furgiuele tells Bustle, They really work, even for big curly hair like mine.
Chafing happens, and you dont have to be a long-distance runner to experience it, says Furgiuele.
Although, Megababe works for that too!
I cant live without this, she says.
It immediately gives me soft, smooth skin without irritating beads or other harsh ingredients.
It is so oddly satisfying (and a little gross!)
to see my dead skin rolling off while I wash, she says.
The payoff is immediate.
