24 Beauty Products That Have Thousands Of Glowing Reviews Because They Work So Freaking Well

When you have sensitive skin, finding products that don’t cause irritation is a challenge of its own. But this serum actively helps to soothe inflammation with an ingredient that’s been used for centuries for its healing properties: propolis extract. Naturally produced by bees, propolis extract contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and also helps hydrate skin at the same time. In addition to a 60% concentration of propolis extract, the serum also comprises 2% niacinamide (another multi-tasking ingredient that’s sensitive skin-friendly) and skin-calming centella asiatica.

This mini retinol serum is great for traveling or just for testing out a new product before you commit. Formulated with moisturizing and soothing ingredients like aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and centella asiatica extract, the serum also works to counteract any drying effects of the retinol (though you’ll still want to slowly incorporate this one into your routine, starting with twice-weekly applications and gradually working your way up to nightly use).

Sunscreens have come a long way over the past decade, but formulas that feel heavy on the skin or leave behind a white cast are still (unfortunately) plentiful. Korea is always ahead of the beauty game, which is why it’s not entirely surprising that they’ve solved both complaints with this moisturizer-like sunscreen that has beauty experts obsessed. With a blend of rice extract, green tea leaf extract, and kelp extract, the sunscreen moisturizes skin while absorbing quickly without any weird texture or white residue. But most importantly, the mix of chemical sunscreen filters used provides broad-spectrum protection to effectively shield your skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays.

For those who are prone to breakouts, these salicylic acid-infused pads are a quick and easy way to help ensure your skin is entirely makeup-free after cleansing. At the same time, the 2% concentration of salicylic acid is able to penetrate into the pores to break down dead skin cells and eliminate oil and debris that contribute to acne in the first place. The pads are alcohol-free to minimize any dryness, but because salicylic acid is a chemical exfoliant that can dry out your skin, you may want to use these a few times a week rather than daily.

A hyaluronic acid serum is gentle enough to use every day (in which case, you’ll probably want to opt for the larger 1-ounce size), but this mini bottle makes it convenient for traveling with or stashing in your gym bag. Great for plumping up dry or dehydrated skin, the serum uses hyaluronic acid to draw in moisture, as well as ingredients like aloe vera, green tea leaf extract, and jojoba seed oil to further moisturize and provide some calming benefits. You’ll also find vitamin C among the ingredients list, which can help brighten your skin for an overall glow.

Hydrocolloid patches, aka pimple patches, are lifesavers when it comes to speeding up the healing time of a zit (and preventing the temptation of picking at a breakout and potentially making it worse). This set of hydrocolloid pimple patches helps to absorb gunk to flatten out zits while you sleep. The 24-pack includes several different sizes of patches so that you can choose one that best matches the size of your pimple, and the patches are practically invisible, so you can even wear them during the day undetected.

This multi-tasking face mist can be used to set makeup, refresh skin throughout the day, or provide an additional hit of hydration before applying your moisturizer and serum (it doubles as a skin-soothing toner, too). The vegan and cruelty-free formula is free from potential irritants like alcohols, dyes, and fragrances, and instead, contains just three ingredients to gently nourish and soothe: purified water, vegetable-derived glycerin, and rose flower oil.

Admittedly, there may be a bit of an “ick” factor with the idea of slathering your skin with snail slime. But the slimy substance, more formally known as snail mucin, naturally contains multiple good-for-skin components like hyaluronic acid, peptides, enzymes, minerals, proteins, and proteoglycans that help to improve skin elasticity and aid in skin regeneration. This post-cleansing essence is a K-beauty favorite that has accrued more than 25,000 five-star ratings on iHerb for its gentle formula, which combines snail mucin with hyaluronic acid, allantoin, and panthenol for more moisturizing and soothing benefits.

This dark green face scrub may not look like it would do much in the way of improving your skin tone, but it gets its color from a type of algae that actually helps to brighten up your complexion. Exfoliating ingredients like walnut shell powder and fruit extracts also work to promote an even skin tone, as does Madonna lily, an antioxidant-rich plant extract. The face scrub is cruelty-free and vegan, and the formula includes moisturizing ingredients like argan oil and pomegranate extract so that it can be used several times each week without causing irritation.

This moisturizing hair oil counts rosemary oil as its superhero ingredient, which has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits, and has even been shown in studies to potentially help promote hair growth. Other moisturizing oils in the formula include castor seed, jojoba seed, and grape seed, and you really only need to massage a few drops on your scalp and through the lengths of your hair once each week (or even every other week) to get results.

If you’re constantly misplacing lip balms or need to have one on you at all times, this set of eight is currently less than $5. Each of the balms in the set is USDA-certified organic, and includes ingredients like beeswax, olive oil, and sunflower seed oil to nourish dry lips. The lip balms also come in different scents (including an unscented version), ranging from classics like cocoa butter and honey to a sweeter crème brûlée option and fruity pomegranate.

It doesn’t matter how you classify your skin type, this drugstore cleanser is a classic that works for everyone. While it’s probably not going to remove heavy makeup on the first go, it is a gentle formula that makes for the perfect second step in your double cleanse. Also an ideal morning cleanser, it’s infused with niacinamide and panthenol to leave skin feeling moisturized and soft, and it’s even hypoallergenic for those with sensitive skin.

Yes, you’ve heard it before that you shouldn’t rely on makeup wipes as your sole method of cleansing. But sometimes when you’re traveling or you’ve had a late night, it’s a towelette or nothing. These makeup wipes from Neutrogena make it easy to assist with removing makeup, as the set of 20 comes individually packaged so that you can take exactly what you need (and not have to worry about an entire pack of makeup wipes drying out in the process). The cleansing wipes are also alcohol-free in an effort to make them less irritating, and they’re made from 100% plant-based fibers, so they’re compostable.

If you’re looking for a protein treatment to help restore hair that’s become dry or damaged, this K-beauty mask has grown a big online following. An at-home treatment that was designed to work in as little as five minutes, the mask is packed with six hydrolyzed proteins to improve hair elasticity and shine, including keratin and collagen. Additionally, the mask helps to restore moisture to dried-out strands with nourishing ingredients like panthenol, ceramides, and oat kernel extract.

For a skin care product that can be used morning and night to help plump up and firm skin, this face moisturizer is formulated with ingredients that work right away and over time. Hyaluronic acid helps to draw in moisture, while copper peptides work to signal to your skin that it’s time to increase collagen and elastin production. Vitamin C, found in Kakadu plum and retinol, also support collagen production, and there are plenty of other moisturizers in the cream, too, including resveratrol, ceramide, and jojoba seed oil.

Finding a moisturizer that’s rich enough to nourish dry skin but doesn’t clog pores in the process can be hard to find. Yet that’s exactly what this face cream was designed to do. Not only is the drugstore formula noncomedogenic (meaning it won’t clog pores), but it’s also fragrance-free and alcohol-free for those with sensitive skin. Instead, the face cream is enriched with shea butter, vitamin E, and coenzyme Q10. Known as CoQ10 (and listed as ubiquinone on the ingredients list), the ingredient is a powerful antioxidant that’s naturally found in the body and can help protect your skin’s collagen and elastin fibers.

Lash curlers may seem simple enough, but if you’ve ever used one that breaks off your lashes or pinches your skin, you know how important it is to choose the right tool. This eyelash curler was designed with a 48-degree angled arc to work on all eye shapes, and it’s fitted with a silicone pad to prevent damage. The tool is stainless steel, so it’s easy to clean, and it also comes with two replacement silicone pads and its own satin pouch to keep your curler clean while you travel.

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In-office microneedling can get pricey, but you can give the treatment a try at home for less than $20. This handheld dermaroller tool uses 540 ultra-tiny (0.25-millimeter to be exact) needles to create a superficial injury to the skin that stimulates collagen production and even helps increase product absorption. While the needles are small enough that they don’t hurt as you roll the tool over your skin, because they do puncture the surface, you will want to make sure that you sterilize the dermaroller with alcohol before and after each use. You’ll only need to use the tool once or twice weekly, but you can expect to see results in as little as four to six weeks.

You may have heard about this slightly unsettling foot peel mask before, which works slowly (but dramatically) to shed away rough, cracked skin for feet that are salon-worthy smooth. An Amazon favorite with nearly 50,000 five-star ratings, the disposable booties start as a 60-minute treatment that you can wear while lounging around the house. Once you’ve tossed the masks out, you can expect to experience some serious skin peeling to start around the six-day mark, which can last up to a week. The results, once all the dead skin has shed off? Impossibly baby-soft feet.

Dry hands can be difficult to treat considering that you’re constantly washing them and/or using hand sanitizer. This hand lotion was developed with this exact dilemma in mind, as it works to create a protective barrier to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The unique formula, which is fragrance-free and cruelty-free, won’t wash off for up to 12 hours, but it also doesn’t leave behind a greasy film.

To maintain your smooth feet after getting a pedicure or using a foot peel, there’s this Barbie-pink foot file. Designed to be less aggressive than your typical heel scraper or metal foot rasp, this file uses etched glass to buff away rough skin and calluses without cutting the skin. The shape of the file was also selected to be easier to hold as you file, and it can be easily cleaned with soap and water (and stored with its cover to keep it clean).

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If you rely on a face primer to create a seamless finish with your makeup, but you’re not extending that same practice to your eye lids, you’re missing out. This multi-tasking eye primer locks eyeshadow and liner in place, prevents oily lids with a sebum-controlling powder, and even enhances the color of your eyeshadow with a brightening pearl powder. You only need a pea-sized amount of the primer to cover both lids, letting it set for 30 seconds before you go in with your makeup application.