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"For 30 bucks every few months I achieved better results than I got at a dermatologist's office." —A very happy reviewer about a glycolic acid gel peel.

Perfect Image is an independent beauty brand that launched in 2007 as a way to get professional-strength chemical peels in the hands of consumers at an affordable price. 

Promising review: "This stuff is absolutely incredible. In January of 2017 I finally decided to try an at-home peel in conjunction with retinoids. Take a look at the photos I posted and you'll see how happy I am with my progress (after photo taken June 2017.) I've used this peel once a week and have had incredible results. Previously I did three rounds of Fraxel, which only resulted in severe pain, peeling, and grossness. Oh yes, and an empty savings account. For 30 bucks every few months I achieved better results than I got at a dermatologist's office." —Meredith

Get the 30% glycolic acid formula from Amazon for $29.95 (also available in 10% strength and 50% strength — the brand warns against using the 50% strength until you've tried the lower-strength formulas first).

It's designed for all hair types and reviewers across the board mostly report a good experience with it, from users with fine, thin hair to coarse, curly strands. That said, JVN says it's especially good for people with frizzy, wavy, curly, or coily hair.

Here’s what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes has to say: "As someone who's never had the patience to blow dry their hair, I picked this air dry cream up after seeing its heat-free results in this TikTok and reading all the positive reviews. For context, I have extremely thin, fine hair that is mostly pretty straight. This air-dry cream has a really nice, silky consistency and smells like the salon (IDK how else to describe it, but it's a pleasant smell), and it doesn't make my hair feel greasy or crunchy after I've worked this through it. It definitely helps cut down on frizz and makes my hair feel really silky and healthy, even into the next day. If you don't have any natural wave to your hair, this isn't going to create that (at least not in my experience), so it makes sense that it's recommended for the hair types mentioned above. But even if you have straight, fine hair, if you don't already have a good leave-in conditioner, I'd still recommend this cream for its smoothing, hydrating benefits. A little goes a long way, and the bottle has a lot of product in it!"

Promising review: "Smells amazing. This stuff is a nice-one step process for when you are feeling lazy or don’t wanna blow dry. Keeps my waves and tames the frizz." —mmkile

Get the full size from Amazon or Sephora for $28 (also available in a smaller size for $15.). 

Caffeine has a number of skincare benefits, including brightening and temporarily reducing the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that's something you're looking to do! You can read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic. 

Promising review: "I am 60 and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening, before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, nonsticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption and circulation." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24+ (available in multiple sizes and packs).

Tip: To keep things hygienic (and ramp up the exfoliation), you could use a lip brush to scoop out and use the scrub on your lips.

Promising review: "This sugar scrub is a 10/10. I added this to my bed time routine and it has already made a tremendous impact on my lips. I’ll wash my face with a gentle face wash cleanser, then apply this sugar scrub after. I’ll take a slightly damp face cloth and rub it away so I don’t remove the moisturizing aspect. My lips feel smoother and softer after 10 days consistent use. I feel refreshed and reset before I rest. I highly recommend this product. Also, I have sensitive skin, and this scrub has not irritated me. Add this to your routine asap!" —Laney87

This spray is safe to be used daily and won't leave behind any residue. 

Promising review: "Great spray! You get a lot of product for the price, and it’s an alternative to the Tower 28 spray. I’ve been using it for a week consistently now, and I have noticed improvements in my skin; the blemishes I had before are now gone and I don’t see any new ones forming. Great to use during the summer if you sweat a lot. You can refresh your face throughout the day if needed to get rid of any extra bacteria from sweating." —Dogmom99

Promising review: "I used this on my face first. It took a little while to dry but afterward my usually bumpy skin was so, so soft. So I decided to try it on my bumpy arms caused by keratosis pilaris. HOLY MOLY it made my arms smooth too!!! Seriously just after ONE application of using this my skin is so much smoother. I feel like I’ve found a miracle product. Also, this is probably the longest review I’ve written. This is by far the best product I’ve EVER found!" —HollyM

Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes and a bundle with both).

Promising review: "I really loved this product. I am currently waiting for a new Invisalign set. My old Invisalign needed to be cleaned. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. OMG, it worked! They had a fresh taste and were clean. I wish I had found this product sooner. I did let them soak overnight only because I had been wearing them for the last four months. Nothing happened to Invisalign; there was no weakness or anything. Just very clean and fresh. If I could have given the product 10 stars, I would have." —Lisa R.

Get 120 tablets from Amazon for $22.81 (available in four pack sizes).

Read more about tea tree oil, including how it can help with athlete's foot, at Mayo Clinic

Promising review: "I have never seen a product like this ever. My feet were so soft and radiant after one application only. I usually don’t give this rating easily, but this product truly made me do it. Seriously, it deserves 10 stars not 5, I would strongly recommend it to everyone." —Nora

Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in three size packs).

Promising review: "Best foot callus remover I have ever used! I read a lot of the reviews before purchasing this product. Most callus removers I have purchased in the past were not very effective. So, I was encouraged by the reviews. I saw that a lot of reviewers mentioned being very careful not to leave it on longer than three or four minutes. My feet were the softest they had ever been. Love love love." —Cheri whisker

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in three styles and a pack of two).

Promising review: "I wasn't sure if this was going to hold up to its promise...but it did! I used this on a massive zit growing on my nose, making me look like Rudolph and the first night, it took down the swelling a bit and lessened the redness. On day two, it was significantly smaller in width and circumference! If that doesn't help you decide to purchase this, nothing will." —Cassee Colson

Get 36 patches from Amazon for $12.99 (available in three pack sizes).

Promising review: "After just about three weeks of use, I’ve seen such a positive change in both the evenness of time and of the texture of my skin. Melasma and acne scarring have faded pretty dramatically — I don’t even bother putting on foundation when I do my makeup in the morning. The oil is so lightweight and doesn’t exacerbate my already oily complexion." —L T C

Get it from Amazon for $11.12+ (available in three sizes). 

Promising review: "Amazing skincare cleanser. I have dry skin and this is probably the best cleanser I've had in my fight against acne. I would definitely recommend this product since it’s so hydrating and makes your face feel fresh!" —Neil

Promising review: "I’ve used this product for about two months now. I try to remember to apply at least twice a day. Not only is my skin clearer, but the overall texture is much smoother and softer. I highly recommend giving this lotion a try." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in a pack of two and bundled with a bacne spray or a three-step care routine). 

Learn more about different kinds of eye drops and what they can do at Cleveland Clinic. Note that eye drops can potentially mask symptoms of eye conditions, so you should talk to your eye doctor about what's right for you. And according to Mayo Clinic, you should avoid redness-reducing drops if you're looking for dry eye relief. 

Promising review: "I got these drops on a whim and now they are a part of my daily makeup routine. What a difference the brightening effect makes. It erases the redness in my eyes I get when I don’t sleep well, too. If you are on the fence or not convinced they can make a significant difference, take my advice – they are so worth it." —Moe

Read more about ketoconazole shampoo at Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "If I could give this product more than 5 stars, then I would!! My husband has suffered from extreme dandruff/Psoriasis for years to the point that he would pick constantly at his scalp. I would be able to visually see large sores and peeling skin chunks constantly, no matter what shampoo/treatment he would use. I found this product by chance and told my husband about it, who was willing to give it a chance (he’d more than given up on finding a solution to his problem at this point). After two shampoos he said that he absolutely noticed a difference and did not feel that he had to scratch his scalp. His sores healed within a week, and now he has a clean, itch- and flake-free scalp! This stuff worked absolute wonders for us, and I would recommend it to anyone with slight dandruff issues to extreme psoriasis conditions!" —Tabitha C.

Get it from Amazon for $15.88 (available bundled with a conditioner).

Promising review: "So I was in a car wreck on the third of June 2024 and in the first picture [above] you can see a lot of the markings that are on my face. I just got this concealer in the mail today and not a moment too soon because I have an important Zoom meeting. You want to talk about coverage!!!! Now purple is a really hard color to cover, but this product did it and I took a picture [above] just to show how well! I am super impressed. Plus, the price point is amazing and it's just as effective as any high-end product. It went on silky smooth! Thank you E.l.f. cosmetics, you saved me!" —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $5 (available in five shades).

Of course, this is not an overnight magic product. You should apply this 2–3 times a day and eventually, you may start to see results! 

Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from Cleveland Clinic.

BuzzFeed Shopping contributor Jordan Grigsby has used this; here's what she has to say: "Last year I got a dermal piercing on my chest and since literally just about every piercing I've ever gotten has grown a keloid on it, I should have known my dermal would eventually, too. I got the piercing in February of 2023 and around May I noticed a nasty, stubborn little bump making a guest appearance on my piercing. 🙄 I had written about this stuff a few times so the light bulb went off and I immediately bought it.

"I consistently used it twice a day and it gradually disappeared, literally like magic within a month. Keloids are a serious nightmare and I'm so glad that I found this stuff. I even *accidentally* ripped it out in November and immediately grabbed this to prevent a keloid from forming cuz I just knew it'd get infected. To my surprise, no keloid, nada. This stuff always gets rid of keloids for me, it's such a life saver. You do have to be patient and consistent, this is NOT an overnight miracle but it's worth it. I also suggest that you continue to use it for like another week or two even after your keloid goes away juuust in case it tries to sneak back into your life." 

Get it from Amazon for $12.85+ (also available in two- and three packs).

Joesoef Skin Care is a small business creating a range of acne skincare treatments.

Promising review: "I recently saw a dermatologist talk about those clogged pores on and around your nose. If they are of uniform size, they aren't blackheads. She suggested using a sulfur soap to get rid of or minimize those stubborn clogged pores. This has a slight sulfur smell, it is not overwhelming and it disappears when dried. It works! My pores are much smaller. After applying and drying, moisturize." —Sandy G

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two scents and in multipacks). 

It expires in 24 months once opened, so just keep that in mind.

Promising review: "So, I bought this is the hopes of being left famished and never placing my hands in my mouth again. AND IT WORKED! I put the polish around my nails AND skin hoping for it to not harden like regular clear polish and to my surprise it was not uncomfortable and dried EXTREMELY fast. Now THE TASTE!!! is HORRIBLE LOL, it tastes like somebody mixed alcohol and Windex in a bottle and sprayed it in my mouth. It's not the kind of taste you could ever get used to, unless you're used to spaying perfume into your mouth on accident. Water is not enough to get rid of the taste, I would recommend brushing your tongue and lips to fully get rid of the taste because IT'S THAT STRONG! BUY IT!!!!" —Carla

Promising review: "Wow. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I have been on a wild search for nail strengtheners all 27 years of my life. I’ve tried every nail product in stores and every home remedy, and my nails would peel and flake. I went from chips and peels in every nail on my hand to perfectly healthy looking nails. I wish I had known about this product sooner in my life and I will recommend to everyone I meet!!!!!!" —Kelsey

Get it from Amazon for $10.80 (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "My skin dries out severely during the winter all the time, and I have to constantly use Vaseline to keep it moisturized (normal cream doesn't work on me). Imagine my surprise when my SO tried to put snail goo on me, eww!! I resisted for weeks refusing to use this product as she constantly vouched for its abilities. After a month I finally gave in, and boy it is amazing! My hands feel more moisturized than ever for longer and it doesn't leave a disgusting greasy feel as Vaseline. Take it from a once nonbeliever, you have to try this. Even if it doesn't work for you, you paid a fraction of what you would've paid for any other name-brand moisturizers." —Kyoko Ozaki

Get it from Amazon for $19.66 (available in a pack of two). 

LilyAna Naturals is a family-owned small business using natural ingredients to craft high-quality skincare products.

Promising review: "I rarely go out of my way to write a review unless I’m truly amazed by the product. I have terrible sunken-in eyes (due to genetics) that can’t really be fixed without fillers (which I’d never do). No matter how much sleep I get, I have bad dark circles, so I decided that I had to invest in an eye cream. I’m so glad I did! I used a cheap drug store eye cream that really only made it look like I had water under my eyes and it did nothing else. This eye cream is so hydrating and smooth! It really evens out my skin tone and wakes up my face in the morning! I feel so refreshed and dare I say...prettier. It’s boosted my confidence a ton. I’m so happy with this product!" —casie ackerman

Get it from Amazon for $14.39+ (available in three sizes and a pack of two).

Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, specializing in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed for deeper cleans.

Here's what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has to say: "I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively." 

Promising review: "I'm amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth — it definitely gets between the teeth and also, more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck, and regular toothbrushes couldn't get stuff out. I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!" —Jason A.

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99.

VieBeauti is a small biz that makes products that help whiten your teeth and grow your lashes/brows. 

Promising review: "I never write reviews, but I felt like I had to for this product. My teeth were white after two uses. At first, I was skeptical because it kind of clumped up when it was applied. But there was a noticeable difference after the first application. I did it again the next morning, and my teeth were as white as my eyes (that was my goal) Strongly recommend!" —Cait

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $14.29. 

Just wash and air dry them before the next use and store them in the nifty travel box to keep them clean.

Promising review: "So I decided to put these to the ultimate test for 4th of July underneath my white, semi-sheer swimsuit. I wore them out in the Florida heat in the ocean all day, and they did not budge or peel off. I thought for sure these would take skin off by the time I got home because I just couldn't believe they stayed on the entire day (humidity is real). I was able to remove them with ease. I washed them with warm water and soap and let them dry, and the next day, they were super sticky, like they were brand new out of the package again. Buying these forever." —Marisa

Get it from Amazon for $26.50 (available in three sizes, five shades, and a lifts version).

BuzzFeed editor Natalie Brown swears by these pasties! Check out her Nippies review to learn more.

Check out our TruSkin Vitamin C Serum deep dive for more info!

Promising review: "I wouldn't have believed this unless I tried it myself, but this serum has changed my face in approximately four days. Probably more like overnight. I had developed acne along my jawline about a year ago and nothing has helped. I tried acne medication, not taking acne medication, stopped using toner, changed toner, changed moisturizer, stopped using moisturizer...nothing helped. I also use a new clean washcloth every day and wash my face morning and night. I got this on Monday and today is Saturday and really, almost instantly, the acne has all disappeared. I really am shocked. This stuff is a miracle worker." —HartLink 

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in two sizes).

You can use it every day, from root to tip, on wet or dry hair! The fragrance is described as "delicate florals with light tropical notes and sandalwood."

Promising reviews: "I saw this product first time on Instagram. I was skeptical on purchasing it. But once I did WOW! after a few weeks my hair looked and smelled amazing. I have natural curly hair and with this product my hair is full of life and my curls look amazing." —Zaida

"Now that I have used this amazing leave in conditioner/quick spritz to make my hair smell fresh and clean. This bottle and size are perfect for my Vanity and also good to have on hand for when I am running errands knowing I can reach into my purse for the beautiful bottle of great product. My hair feels softer and is helping the dryness for my naturally straight hair which can get dry on the ends. This Pantene leave in spray is magical!" —Kat

BTW, reviewers with everything from thin, fine hair to 4c curls have reported positive results from this moisturizing formula, which is particularly recommended for folks whose hair is damaged from using hot tools, bleach, and the like.

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "I've been using this stuff lately and have to say, my hair has never felt better!! My hair is color-treated and tends to feel really dry at the ends, and I'm used to globbing on so much conditioner in an effort to have it feel silky and hydrated. With this Elizavecca treatment, I don't have to use very much, and it feels like it really permeates my strands to leave them sooo soft when I get out of the shower. And I've noticed that my hair legit feels better for days afterward! (Which is a good thing, since I only wash my hair a couple of times a week!)"

Promising review: "Like many others, I tried this as a replacement for Olaplex. Honestly, Olaplex never had a great effect on my hair and certainly wasn’t worth the price. This did an unreal job on my hair!! I was skeptical (tried a little bit first because I was petrified it would burn off my hair and I would end up bald!) but, lo and behold, it was magic! My hair is so strong, silky, and healthy looking after just one use. Plus you can’t beat the price! Have already ordered another box. I should also add I have curly/wavy hair that’s been colored to a light brown. Buy it!!" —BB

Get it from Amazon for $7.60+ (available in two versions).

You can read more about keratosis pilaris at the Cleveland Clinic.

Promising review: "I bought this after discovering that my ingrown leg hairs weren't actually ingrown hairs, but KP. This product was very well reviewed and although I avoid gritty scrubs because of my sensitive skin, I thought I'd give it a try. Wow. I haven't even finished the first tube and I'm seeing some amazing results just using twice a week. I am very impressed. This stuff really works. So happy to have beach-ready legs this summer!" —Ghanimatrix

Get it from Amazon for $12+ (available in five sizes). 

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way.

Iman Sakrani is a freelancer and former resident writer at BuzzFeed Shopping, where she covers everything from fashion to kitchen products — but beauty and travel are her bread and butter (and shopping vices). When she’s not testing out a new serum or mapping out her next trip, you can find her sewing or hanging out with her very clingy cat.