Summer is a great time for mixing up your beauty routine and trying out new and exciting looks that you might not have the guts to try during more serious seasons, like fall and winter. Plus, it’s so hot that your makeup creations will completely melt off your face within three seconds of stepping outside your door, so you might as well go big or go home.
I’m a bit of a beauty hoarder, and my bathroom drawers are constantly overflowing with products that I’m anxious to try. Below are 37 of the most exciting things I’ve bought recently, and once you hear about them you’ll want to try them too. It might be easier to just get out your credit card now.
This Seaweed Detox BathWill Make You Feel Like A Mermaid
Your hair might not be quite as luscious as Ariel’s after this seaweed detox bath, but it does contain over 65 vitamins and minerals found in the ocean to pamper your skin. So I wouldn’t blame you if you started hanging out with a lobster and brushing your hair with a fork. We may or may not have done the same after using this product.
Your Feet Deserve This Electric Callus Remover
Getting a pedicure on a regular basis (aka more than once ever 3 years) can get ridiculously expensive. Plus, who has the time to sit in a salon for an hour every month while a stranger does insane things to your gross feet? This electric callus remover gives you the smooth, summertime feet of your dreams without leaving the comfort of your own home. And that’s basically priceless.
Just Trust Me You Need This Tongue Scraper
Are you doing enough to keep your tongue clean? I ask you this out of concern for your oral health, not because I’m judging you. I’ve certainly been one to neglect my tongue cleansing duties. But here’s the cold, hard truth: Brushing your teeth is just not enough to stop halitosis, also known as “bad breath”. You should probably use this dentist recommended tongue scraper just to be safe.
This Acne Drying Lotion Is A Gift From The Skin Gods
I’m still not sure how to pronounce the name Mario Badescu, but their Drying Lotion completely changed my face and my life. I’m 100% serious. There’s a reason people are obsessed—it’s one of the best ways to clear up acne. Just spot treat acne before bed and it will dry out zits while you sleep. There’s no better feeling than waking up to glowing, flawless skin.
Finally Master Makeup With These Shadow Shields
Every time I try to wear eyeshadow with any amount of shimmer in it, I end up with glitter on my cheeks and forehead like I’m still in fifth grade. It’s not a look that screams “chic” or “mature woman”. Luckily, I found these shadow shields, which are the fool-proof way to put shadow on your eyelids and no where else. How did I live without them?!
Get The Spa Treatment At Home With This Facial Steamer
If you’re like me, you just want to live a super fancy, luxurious life without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Is that really so much to ask? That’s why this spa-quality facial steamer is the answer to my introverted prayers. It comes with a blackhead extractor kit so you can experience the full spa treatment without getting out of your pajamas.
Beat Zits For Good With This Acne Clearing Light
As you might have gathered from some of the other items on this list, I have terrible skin. It’s so bad that sometimes I’ll wake up and look exactly like I did my freshman year of high school. But this acne clearing light uses blue and red light therapy to target breakouts without irritating the rest of your skin. It helps me to finally look like I graduated.
This Working Hands Cream Is Made For The Roughest Hands
If your hands are extremely dry and cracked like mine, this is the hardcore hand cream you never knew existed. Working Hands cream was created by a father/daughter team to restore the most seriously damaged hands back to their youthful splendor. It makes your skin baby soft after just the first application, and keeps them that way for a LONG time. This stuff is legit.
Slip On This Moisturizing Heel Sleeve For Softer Feet
You know those annoying people who have effortlessly silky smooth baby feet that you’re constantly staring enviably at as they saunter around in sandals? Here’s a secret to make you feel better about your own disgusting feet: They probably use these moisturizing heel sleeves. They contain a gel pad that releases therapeutic oil and vitamins to treat dry, cracked heels. Also: They look super cool.
Shine Bright With This Diamond Mask
I am a sucker for fun, beautiful face masks. Even if they don’t follow through on any of their claims, I just feel so pampered sitting on my couch eating ice cream in a fancy shmancy sheet mask. But this literal diamond mask takes the cake. The peel-off design brightens and tightens skin using pearl and diamond powder. You can’t GET any fancier than that!
Relieve Skin Conditions With This Charcoal Bamboo Soap
I wish my parents had discovered this charcoal bamboo soap when I was a kid instead of sticking me in countless oatmeal baths to treat my horribly uncomfortable eczema. Just me? Anyway…This soap treats acne, psoriasis, eczema and other skin conditions and is presumably less humiliating (and chunky) than an oatmeal bath. Plus, the charcoal design draws out impurities. Move over, oatmeal! There’s a new sheriff in town!
This Healing Dead Sea Mud Mask Isn’t Just For Your Face
Looking for a fun girl’s night in activity that’s cheap and totally pampering? This Dead Sea mud mask reduces signs of aging and fights acne, plus it looks hilarious when you’re wearing it, so it should make for a fun night. Obviously it’s great for your face but you can use it wherever your skin needs some love. Which is pretty darn often, in my case at least.
Bring Your Hair Back To Life With This Dry Shampoo
Dry shampoo is a necessity. There are so many days when I crawl out of bed and have to run out the door, but don’t have time to wash and dry my hair. That’s where my trusty dry shampoo comes in. But the thing is, they’re not all created equal. This one perks up hair to give it volume like freshly washed hair, even after several days.
This Liquid Eyeshadow Looks Glam AF
There’s something about swiping shimmery color across your eyelids that completely transforms your whole face. There are certain brands out there that make a big ‘ol mess when you try to pull off this look, but not this one. This liquid eyeshadow by Stila comes in 13 glittery colors. It’s super gorgeous and, best of all, super easy to apply. So your face doesn’t look like a disco ball after an hour.
This Lash Enhancing Serum Actually Works
Sick of your short, thin and spindly eyelashes? Have you always dreamed of having the lush, long, thick lashes that celebs are always flaunting? Now’s your chance. Customers swear by this lash enhancing serum and it’s easy to see why. It promotes thicker, healthier lashes in just a few weeks so you can finally compete with your boyfriend’s gorgeous lashes that he definitely doesn’t deserve.
Finally Get The Skin You Want With This Vitamin C Serum
With almost 10,000 glowingly positive Amazon reviews, people swear by this Vitamin C serum. And for good reason. Customers report brighter skin and a clearer complexion after just a few nights of using this powerful serum. Advanced antioxidants help with collagen production so you look years younger, and the Hyaluronic Acid encourages new skin cells so you basically get a whole new face. You’re welcome.
Get These Nose Hair Trimmers Before It’s Too Late
A friend of mine told me he started trimming his nose hair when he looked at a photo of himself and could see his nose hairs in the photo! He was so embarrassed that no one ever said “Hey buddy, do something about your nose hair.” (I mean, I get it. That’s not an easy conversation to have.) He immediately bought a nose hair trimmer and you should too.
This Blackhead Removal Kit Works So Well It’s Disgusting
You know that insanely satisfying feeling you get when you pop an especially big pimple? This product is for all you zit-poppers out there. Get serious with your skin with this six-piece stainless steel blackhead remover. Clear your skin without leaving redness or scarring behind. Blackheads won’t know what hit ‘em. But try to step away from these tools every now and then. It can become an addiction.
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Perfect Your Summer Look With This Lip Tint
I’m going to make a pretty bold statement that some of you may not agree with: Matte lips are over. No matter how good you think they may look, they always feel horribly dry and basically look like you ate 12 cherry lollipops. Instead, it’s time to make the switch to lip tints like this one that gives you the perfect popsicle stain without the gross sandpaper feeling.
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These Surgical Steel Tweezers Mean Business
I have to pluck my eyebrows a LOT. If I go three days without take a tweezer to those babies I start to look like Mark Twain. So I need a pair that goes above and beyond.
These surgical steel tweezers are not messing around. The seriously pointy ends can grab any regular or ingrown hair with ease, and are able to hold onto even the shortest and thinnest ones.
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This Eyebrow Gel Gives You Perfect Brows With Minimal Effort
My newfound love of brow gel, much like my affection for lip tint, sprung from desperation. I have neither the patience nor skill to craft Instagram-perfect arches (which I still think have to be mostly photoshopped. How is that POSSIBLE?!) so I switched to using brow gel because it’s way easier and faster. This one has over 11,000 reviews and looks natural but, you know, better.
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You’ve Never Seen An Eyelash Curler Like This
Eyelash curlers can make a huge impact on your overall eye look, but most are not very comfortable to use. I know, I know. Holding a terrifying metal contraption up to your eyeball and squeezing for 30 seconds isn’t comfortable? It’s a shocking concept. But this one is ergonomically designed so it’s easier to use and won’t pinch your eyelid. Which I happen to do constantly.
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These Acne Patches Clear Breakouts Faster
These acne patches are designed to speed up healing and reduce redness and inflammation by absorbing the gunk out of your zits and giving them a clean environment in which to clear up. Lovely!
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This Snail Repair Cream Seems Gross But Is Actually Amazing
I will smear pretty much anything on my face if it will improve my skin. This has taken me on some pretty crazy skincare adventures (ahem, bee pollen) and, while some of them have paid off, most have not even come close to delivering. But this snail repair cream is a different story. It sounds pretty nasty but users swear by the results. This cream fights aging and acne scars and generally brightens skin.
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Live Like A Queen With This 24K Gold Face Mask
Only Beyoncé can actually be Bey, but for the rest of us who still want to feel like The Queen this 24K gold face mask can get us pretty close. It won’t improve your voice or dance moves but will reduce the appearance of fine lines. And it looks FIERCE. I suggest wearing it while sipping a glass of champagne. Or at least a Miller High Life, which is the champagne of beers.
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People Are Crazy About This Charcoal Teeth Whitener
Okay, this one is weird, so bare with me here. This tooth powder is black. And when you brush your teeth with it they turn completely black. Like a ghoul. But once you rinse them off it’s like some time of magical transformation. They turn white! Beautifully, flawlessly white. It seems counter-intuitive that brushing your teeth with black powder would whiten them, but this stuff naturally whitens teeth without harsh chemicals.
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This Super Functional Travel Mirror Also Charges Your Phone
When I’m out and about, I’m constantly wondering if my eyeliner has smeared or if my lipstick is so smudged that I look like Pennywise the Clown from It. That is, before I bought this amazing product.
This travel mirror contains one normal mirror and one magnifying mirror plus LED lights. AND it charges your phone at the same time. That’s a lot of bang for your buck if you ask me.
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Get Your Cleanest Skin Ever With This Witch Hazel Toner
This witch hazel toner cleanses and heals skin using organic aloe vera to leave you feeling super fresh and ready to take on your day. The rose-petal water, vitamin e and proprietary witch hazel extract combine for smooth skin that’s soothed and even. Plus, the alcohol-free formula won’t dry out skin. This toner basically has it all. Say goodbye to harsh, damaging toners for good!
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This Cleansing Mask Uses Magnets To Clear Your Pores
Masks are all the rage these days. They come in a variety of colors and formulas, and although they’re usually pretty good at making skin look and feel better, there hasn’t been a ton of innovations in terms of mask-related technology. UNTIL NOW.
This magnetic mud mask contains iron to help boost skin’s natural healing ability but also to make it super fun to remove the mask with a magnet.
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Don’t Be Afraid Of This Derma Roller
Yes, this derma roller contains a bunch of tiny micro needles. And yes, the idea of running a million needles over your face sounds about as fun as getting your leg chewed on by a rabid squirrel. But don’t start freaking out just yet. These micro needles are non-invasive and great at minimizing pores and improving your complexion for newer, more radiant skin. And it doesn’t even hurt!
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Feel Like A Kid Again With This Hand Peel
As a kid, one of my favorite activities was to cover my entire hand with Elmer’s glue and slowly peel it off. It was weirdly satisfying. In fact, I may or may not have done it several times as an adult as well.
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This hand peel is the grown up version of that, but it hydrates and leaves your hands looking fresher and younger instead of sticky and gross.
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This Lip Mask Is Good As Gold
You’ve been working really hard and going above and beyond a lot lately. It’s about time you take a nice to completely pamper yourself. And what better way to pamper yourself than to stick on a pair of oversized gold lips?
This 24K gold collagen lip mask plumps and moisturizes your lips and eliminates the need for filters on your Instagram story. Treat yo SELF!
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Give Your Neck Some TLC With This Neck Mask
Look, just cover your whole body in gold, okay? It’s probably the best decision you could ever make.
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But seriously, we spend a lot of time caring for our faces and pretty much ignore our necks, which are right next door! It doesn’t make any sense. Especially because your neck shows your age faster than pretty much any other part of you. Take care of your necks, people, and use this neck mask.
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These Salt Blocks Draw Toxins From Your Feet
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about the benefits of Pink Himalayan sea salt. And while it may seem like a bunch of hype, I’m here to tell you this: It ISN’T. This stuff actually does do wonders for your body.
These salt blocks are made from pure pink Himalayan salt that naturally draws out toxins. They also reduce aches and pains with continuous use so you look and feel great!
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This All Natural Konjac Sponge Clears Pores
Have you ever tried any K-beauty products? They’re total game-changers. The Koreans take AMAZING care of their skin, and it’s high time we jump on that bandwagon. Sure, some of it uses some ingredients that we see as “weird”, but that’s just because we haven’t fully realized their brilliance yet.
This charcoal bamboo sponge is made in Korea from Konjac plant root to gently exfoliate skin. K-beauty is the future. Are you ready?
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This Silicone Face Scrubber Exfoliates Gently
I have very sensitive skin, and if I use an exfoliate that’s even slightly harsh it makes my skin go totally crazy. It gets red, blotchy, and uneven, which isn’t cute. But this silicone face scrubber is perfect for all skin types, plus it’s easy to clean and quick-drying to prevent bacterial growth. Because that’s the last thing you’d want to rub all over your face.
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This GlamGlow Mask Is The Prettiest
This GlamGlow firming mask is so freaking pretty it looks like it’s from outer space. I mean seriously, LOOK AT IT. To be honest, I mostly bought it because it looked awesome and added major glam to my bathroom counter. Because I’m that shallow. Plus it smells like piña coladas. And makes your skin look as smooth and soft as a baby’s butt. What more could you want?
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