Buzz
1. COSRX Snail Mucin 96% Power Repairing Essence, a featherlight hydrating facial serum suitable for *all* skin types, praised by users for its ability to heal acne scars, diminish dark spots, and soften fine lines. Those with sensitive skin particularly love its mild formulation, with many reporting noticeable improvements after just a few applications!
2. *Plus* COSRX Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer, the perfect companion to the snail essence repair serum — this gel cream deeply hydrates and plumps the skin while reviewers rave about its ability to transform skin texture, leaving it smoother, all at a price that outperforms its competitors.
3. A dark spot-removing soap bar worth considering if you have sensitive skin or struggle with hyperpigmentation, especially during summer. This soap is infused with hyaluronic acid to maintain your skin's moisture barrier, along with a powerful mix of vitamin C, retinol, collagen, and turmeric to brighten and calm your skin.
4. A cute polar bear hydrating eye stick designed to provide instant relief for puffy, tired eyes. Infused with Iceland glacial water, this formula tightens skin and reduces dark circles, leaving you looking and feeling more ~revitalized~.
5. Alternatively, a soothing Tula eye balm treatment stick designed to hydrate and brighten dark under-eye circles, a common issue these days due to the stress of *checks notes* well, everything. This stick combines probiotic extracts, caffeine, and collagen to deliver instant cooling relief while also providing long-term benefits.
6. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm, a revolutionary makeup remover crafted with pearl barley and vitamin E, celebrated by reviewers for delivering that ✨ PRISTINE clean ✨ feeling — it’s formulated to leave no residue or greasiness behind, *while also* brightening skin and fading hyperpigmentation and dark spots. Fans often compare it to high-end favorites like Farmacy Green Clean, Dermalogica, and Elemis!
7. A bottle of Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control, a highly effective hyaluronic acid-based serum that tightens pores and also doubles as my new favorite stage name. Users rave about its ability to minimize enlarged pores, deliver a radiant glow without greasiness, and prevent breakouts, all while helping to fade dark spots and acne scars.
8. Also, a USB-rechargeable vibrating skin spatula with four settings to effectively remove blackheads and whiteheads while deeply cleansing your skin after wetting it — think of it as a mini facial earthquake. It includes two silicone attachments: one with bristles for cleaning and another with waves for lifting impurities.
9. Dr. Jart+'s Mini Cicapair Tiger Grass Color-Correcting Treatment, a beloved formula praised by users for reducing redness, improving skin texture, and offering protection — it even includes SPF 30, making it a multitasking powerhouse.
Let me passionately rave about this product. I've struggled with redness on my nose for years, earning me the nickname "Rudolph" since my teens (I'm now 32). After trying this, the transformation of my bright red nose was nothing short of magical. It felt like applying a high-quality foundation, effortlessly neutralizing the redness. It also doubles as an incredible primer — I previously used a TikTok-famous primer that barely minimized my pores, but this treatment makes a dramatic difference, evenly covering my pores. I hardly need foundation anymore. This product alone serves as the perfect base for my makeup.
Promising review: "Believe the hype. I found this product through @BauerBeauty on TikTok. Her demonstration of the application and results, particularly the reduction in redness, sold me. As someone with rosacea, I have significant redness around my nose and mouth. This product diminishes the redness without requiring foundation." —DJJJJ
P.S. — You can watch @BauerBeauty demonstrate the color corrector on Sephora's product page, and check out Mytourer Elizabeth Lilly's full review of Dr. Jart's Cicapair Tiger Grass Color-Correcting Treatment for more details!
Get a mini from Sephora for $22+ (available in two sizes).
10. CeraVe's Hydrating Cleanser, formulated with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin — all the essential ingredients to hydrate your skin while removing makeup and oil without stripping away its natural moisture. Many reviewers with sensitive or acne-prone skin highly recommend this cleanser for being both gentle and highly effective.
11. Nyx's Pore Filler Targeted Stick, a must-have for those with sensitive skin who are tired of unfulfilled promises from other pore fillers. This product creates a "blurring" effect that minimizes the look of pores and smooths skin texture without adding unwanted shine.
12. A pack of "Zombie" face masks that aren't for the squeamish but deliver impressive results in tightening skin, minimizing pores, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, the mask tightens, giving you a spooky yet satisfying zombie-like appearance. After just 10 minutes, it rinses off effortlessly, leaving your skin radiant and refreshed.
13. Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid Exfoliant, a skincare powerhouse praised by users for shrinking pores, combating acne and redness, and revitalizing skin. Suitable for all skin types, many reviewers report noticeable improvements *overnight*.
14. A bottle of Witch Piggy Hell Pore Control, a highly effective hyaluronic acid-based serum that tightens pores and doubles as my new favorite stage name. Users adore it for minimizing enlarged pores, delivering a radiant glow without greasiness, and preventing breakouts while fading dark spots and acne scars.
15. A pack of tiny dermaplaning razors perfect for tackling those stubborn unibrow hairs that tweezers miss or gently removing facial fuzz.
16. Tower 28's SunnyDays Tinted Sunscreen Foundation is ideal for anyone seeking lightweight, protective coverage with minimal effort — it offers SPF 30, is buildable, and is highly recommended by users with sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Tower 28 is a vegan, cruelty-free small business focused on creating products for sensitive skin.
Promising review: "I’ve searched endlessly for a tinted sunscreen and tried countless brands. After reading about this product, I decided to give it a shot. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! It provides just enough coverage, gives me a dewy finish, and includes SPF 30 protection. I’m hooked for life!" —KWally21
Available at Sephora for $32 (comes in 14 shades).
17. A set of Good Light's vegan pimple patches designed to be applied directly onto blemishes, effectively flattening them, minimizing redness, and extracting impurities from specific spots overnight. It's truly satisfying to witness a blemish vanish effortlessly while you sleep.
Good Light is an AAPI- and LGBTQIA-owned company located in Brooklyn, focusing on vegan and cruelty-free personal care items.
Yes, that's my face pictured above, managing an unexpected chin breakout. These pimple patches have been a game-changer — whenever I face a stubborn zit, a Good Light patch effectively extracts most of the fluid overnight. They're transparent and discreet, making them suitable for daytime wear as well. I've noticed a significant reduction in pimple size and redness, and they've been instrumental in managing my occasional breakouts, all while being incredibly gentle on my skin. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking an effective spot treatment!
Purchase a pack of 24 patches from Good Light for $8.50+ (available in packs of two, three, and four).
18. Elizavecca's Milky Piggy Hell Pore Vitamin Bright Turn Peeling Gel is ideal for those who love the instant results of removing dead skin. This gel is crafted to exfoliate efficiently and delicately, leaving your skin feeling soft and glowing without the discomfort or dryness often associated with other exfoliators. Additionally, many users praise its ability to deeply cleanse pores.
19. This firming eye cream combines vitamin C, vitamin E, rose hip seed oil, and hibiscus flower extract to enhance and tighten the delicate skin around your eyes and neck. It offers both immediate and lasting benefits for your skin's appearance and health.
20. A highly popular exfoliating coffee face scrub that reviewers with oily and combination skin absolutely *rave* about for combating blackheads, whiteheads, and acne. This herbal formula, infused with rosemary, thyme, petitgrain, tea tree essential oils, and Arabica coffee grounds, is a game-changer for your skincare routine — and yes, it’s perfect for your face.
Promising review: "I adore the scent and the way my face feels and looks post-use. My skin feels incredibly smooth and hydrated. It’s also fantastic that the product is made from repurposed coffee, making it not only beneficial for my skin but also eco-friendly. I absolutely love this product and will continue repurchasing it without hesitation." —Kadri J.
Purchase it from our Goodful shop for $22.
21. First Aid Beauty's KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub Exfoliant is designed to exfoliate and smooth skin, effectively tackling rough patches and dry bumps — many reviewers with keratosis pilaris and similar skin concerns highly recommend it!
22. An incredibly popular Bio-Oil formulated with vitamins A and E, chamomile, and lavender. Known for its ability to fade both old and new scars, soothe dry and cracked skin, and provide deep hydration without clogging pores, it’s also a go-to for relieving dryness and discomfort caused by frequent handwashing and sanitizing.
23. A bottle of Meltdown acne oil designed for those who’ve tried numerous harsh prescription acne treatments without success. Infused with calming rose hip oil and black cumin seed to reduce redness, this product has garnered praise from *thousands* of reviewers for its effectiveness.
Blume is a women-owned, POC-owned small business based in Canada, offering cruelty-free, vegan, and eco-friendly products for skin, body, and period care.
Watch a TikTok video demonstrating the Meltdown Acne Oil in action.
This oil can be used to spot-treat acne, mixed with moisturizer or a clay mask, or even worn under makeup, making it incredibly versatile.
Promising review: "I will repurchase this forever. As someone who struggles with hormonal acne during PMS and mask-related breakouts, this product has been a lifesaver. It completely cleared up my stubborn acne." —Andrea P.
Purchase it from Blume for $28 (available in two sizes) or Amazon for $27.95.
24. A brightening facial scrub formulated with turmeric, cinnamon, raw manuka honey, chamomile extract, and lemon extract to tackle hyperpigmentation at home, eliminating the need for costly treatments like microdermabrasion or chemical peels.
25. O'Keeffe's Working Hands hand cream, a budget-friendly yet highly effective moisturizer for dry, cracked, or even bleeding hands that delivers on the promises often made by high-end brands.
26. A deeply hydrating intense-therapy lip balm featuring SPF 25, designed to repair dry, chapped lips while offering ongoing protection against environmental factors. Reviewers highlight that this product not only outperforms other brands but also delivers rapid results.
27. A highly convenient sunburn soother worth stocking up on for future needs — it’s crafted with aloe and coconut oil to deeply hydrate skin and alleviate sunburn discomfort within just a few hours.
28. A tin of Cirepil blue wax beads, a professional-grade wax used in many salons — save money and DIY at home. This hard wax gently removes both coarse and fine hair in minutes, leaving your skin incredibly smooth. You’ll have to resist the urge to touch your freshly waxed underarms and legs in public!
29. The wildly popular Revlon oil-absorbing volcanic face roller that works like a magic wand to instantly remove excess oil. It’s incredibly convenient, far less wasteful than blotting strips, and quicker than powders that require extensive blending.
30. Urban Skin Rx's Even Tone Cleansing Bar, a versatile 3-in-1 product that works as a cleanser, exfoliator, and brightening mask. Reviewers praise its ability to fade acne scars, reduce dark spots, even out skin tone, and prevent future breakouts.
31. A facial ice roller that you can keep in the fridge or freezer, ready to use whenever you need a refreshing facial treatment. It’s perfect for reducing puffiness, minimizing under-eye circles, or relieving tension from sinus pressure and migraines.
