I've gone swimming and furiously rubbed my itchy chlorine-soaked eyes with this waterproof mascara on. It doesn't budge. Legit. No smudging, flaking, or running whatsoever. Want a more natural look if you have naturally light eyelashes? Try the brown version, which just gives your natural lashes an ~oomph~.
I ordered my Revlon blow-dryer brush on Amazon Prime a few years ago, and I’ve never looked back. This brush gives my fine, flat hair a voluminous blowout in just a few minutes without any finagling (why is it so hard to hold a brush and blow dryer at the same time?). The biggest trick to using this brush is sectioning your hair to get maximum volume at the crown and get your bottom layers v smooth.
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I’m willing to bet Olaplex is on your radar if you’ve ever colored your hair, thanks to its ability to actually rebuild bonds and strengthen v damaged hair. Completely saturate damp hair with the product from roots to ends, letting it sit for 10 minutes before shampoo and conditioner. You won't notice a difference immediately, but you will if you use it 1-2 times a week for two weeks.
Swap out your regs lip balm for this lip treatment before bed, which contains plumping hyaluronic acid, and wake up to the softest lips ever. And don't worry, it comes in five different flavors, like vanilla, mango, and gummy bear, if berry isn't your jam (hehe).
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Your travel makeup bag need a lil upgrade? This cute one has slots to hold all your makeup brushes, a plastic lining to make cleaning easier, and five different color options to match your ~vibe~.
I keep trying pimple patches (bc, hello, this is my job), but I gotta be honest: I have yet to find one that stays on all night without budging like these. I love hydrocolloid patches for warding off any extra bacteria or dirt from getting into my whiteheads after I’ve stupidly tried to pick at them. This multi-pack of 72 patches will last you quite a while.
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Hi, meet my favorite affordable concealer that's v affordable on Amazon. Look, I get it: Concealer can get a bit of a bad rap for being cakey and dry under your eyes. But not this one, okay? It's super lightweight and covers every trace of my dark circles without having to layer a bunch on.
Looking to replace your old blow-dryer from college? Try this one, which has ionic technology and three heat settings that make it a little less damaging than other hair dryers. Don't forget to use it with a heat protectant too.
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I never thought at-home teeth whitening could be as good as the professional thing, but this kit proved me wrong. Not only does it come with a full set of 20 whitestrips (that already work pretty well, tbh), but the kit also includes an LED light that helps get dark stains off your teeth.
Want soft, silky skin? Meet this moisturizing body lotion with coconut oil and coconut milk. As you can guess, it smells divine (like a tropical vacation), and it makes your skin feel nice and smooth. They come in a three-pack, so maybe you can share 'em with your loved ones? Or just yourself, idk, okay!
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Trust me: Magnetic eyelashes are the future. If you want to get in on it soon, I recommend this best-selling kit that comes with 10 different pairs of magnetized lashes, two tubes of magnetic eyeliner, and a pair of lash tweezers to help you adhere them.
Coarse, thick, damaged, or extra-dry hair types, meet your new favorite deep conditioner. If your hair is bleached or damaged from chemical processes, it'll love this moisturizing formula that uses a mix of proteins to strengthen and babassu and sunflower oils to smooth.
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Quite a few dentists have told me I need a Waterpik, and the second I started using this one, I understood why. If you're not familiar, water flossers remove gunk and food from between your teeth more efficiently than normal floss—and with a lot less gum irritation. This one is also cordless, so it's great for any of your ~upcoming~ travel.
This little shower scrubbie makes something as mundane as washing your hair feel like a spa treatment, which is so much more than I'd expect for something that's less than $10 dollars. But don't just take my word for it: Over 100,000 (!) other people on Amazon think the same thing.
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There's not much to say about a mirror, right? WRONG! This makeup mirror with lights has three different levels of magnification, 180-degree rotation, and it folds up so it doesn't get all dusty. Spending a lot on a mirror isn't nearly as fun as, say, a cool new hair dryer, but this one's less than $50, so maybe I'll get both.
Anyone who has removed stubborn nail polish knows that not all nail polish removers are equal. This formula really works to easily remove even the toughest lacquer (yup, glitter nail polish, too) without drying out your nails.
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If you have more products than counter space, your bathroom needs a good makeup organizer, like this clear acrylic lazy Susan rack. Never again will a product go missing in the back of your cabinet only to be found expired.
Meet the hair brush that does it all. No, seriously. If you can only get one brush, make it this one, which can detangle hair, define curls, style strands with a blow dryer, reduce frizz, and more.
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You're gonna need a pad of some sort to go with your micellar water, toner, or makeup remover, but stop yourself from buying the disposable cotton ones and get these reusable bamboo makeup remover pads instead. This set comes with 16 pads, and once you're done using them, just put them in the mesh wash bag they come with and throw them in the laundry.
If you have yet to figure out how to give yourself beach waves, this three-prong curling wand is game-changing for creating natural-looking waves and crimps (yup, early aughts crimped hair is back).

Brooke Shunatona is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com.

Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers skincare, makeup, hair, nails, and more across digital and print. She can generally be found in bright eyeshadow furiously typing her latest feature or hemming and hawing about a new product you "have to try." Prior to Cosmopolitan, she wrote and edited beauty content as an Editor at The Everygirl for four years. Follow her on Instagram for makeup selfies and a new hair 'do every few months.
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