This Viral Highlighter Is Under £30

If there is one thing I know about highlighter, it’s that the more natural it appears on the skin, the more it absolutely needs to be in my make-up bag. Like most women, I have a penchant for looking glowy – fresh, dewy and alive – and seek out formulas that will deliver that result, fast. Those very glow-inducing properties are the reason Charlotte Tilbury’s Beauty Light Wand recently went viral on TikTok and then swiftly sold out – much to the dismay of the 41,000 people left languishing on the waiting list. 

A highlighter that effortlessly delivers the kind of glow dreams are made of, it’s long been a staple in my beauty routine. After a quick swoosh on the tops of cheekbones (and some patting in with fingertips), it imparts a very fine shimmer (which reads as dewiness), and melts into skin, subtly catching the light for unbeatable lustre. In fact, this highlighter is so good that the equivalent of one unit of the Pinkgasm shade is sold every eight seconds in the UK.

A glimpse of the countless videos of TikTokers using the product – and, of course, recent photographs of Phoebe Dynevor looking next-level luminous while wearing it – are evidence enough that it’s a formula worth getting on board with. But the brilliance of the Beauty Light Wand is that it doesn’t just look good on camera, or in good lighting; this is a product that looks good IRL too. Dispensed through a cushiony-soft sponge applicator, it’s a gel-cream consistency that dries quickly but doesn’t cake or appear dry and dusty on the skin, as many formulas can. Instead – thanks to silica and an array of skin-loving ingredients – it lends a soft-focus highlight.

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“The formula is infused with my genius gel for a wet-look glow – never glittery or shimmery,” confirms Tilbury herself. “It plays with the light beautifully for instant red-carpet cheekbones. My quick trick is to apply along the entire cheekbone with the cushion applicator and blend with fingertips.” Simple and effective as can be, I also apply in this way, and it takes under 10 seconds.

The Pinkgasm shade is particularly beloved because it works exceptionally well on all skin tones, boosting warmth and delivering a rosy glow, whether you are deep or pale, and Tilbury attests that it is a tone that “suits everyone”. For extra oomph on medium to deep skins? “Dial up the rosy-pink hue by applying directly to the apple of cheeks, then blend with my Hollywood Complexion Brush – the densely-packed bristles help it glide on for a more intense, pearlescent pink glow,” she says. 

So, as the winter months stay with us, and that healthy, post-facial glow becomes increasingly hard to come by, look no further than this £29 wonder to truly transform your look – just get in there before it sells out again.

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One Tube of This Mascara with Nearly 300,000 Five-Star Reviews Sells Every 5 Seconds

Anyone with even a remotely passing interest in beauty knows of one fundamental truth: Not all mascaras are created equal. Some clump, some flake, some rub off almost as soon as you put them on. More often than not, formulas aren’t bad, per se — they’re simply serviceable and not anything to write home about. Of course, Thrive Causemetics’s Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara is not that mascara; this formula is something else altogether, and it has nearly 300,000 five-star reviews to prove it. 

Thrive’s high-performance formula promises lashes that won’t flake, clump, or smudge, and just as the name suggests, it gives your lashes the appearance of wearing falsies. Thrive credits this mascara’s performance to its Flake-Free Tubing Technology, a trademarked formula powered by orchid stem cells that encourages longer, healthier-looking lashes the more that you wear it. To apply, you start with the mascara wand at the base of your lashes, slowly grazing over your natural lashes as the brush grabs and defines every single one. The result is an incredible before-and-after (seriously, Google some), and lashes that look like you just had them done.

Buy It! Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extension Mascara, $24; thrivecausemetics.com

With results like this, it’s no wonder that Thrive’s award-winning mascara has so many five-star reviews — there are over 300,000 on Ipsy and Thrive’s website, combined. Shoppers love how dramatic the results are without going overboard and looking fake, and that it solves all the common problems they normally encounter with inferior formulas.

“I’ve always had smudging of mascara on my lower lids (the raccoon eye problem) for every mascara,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “The Thrive mascara doesn’t smudge. It makes my lashes look long and thick, too. My new all time favorite mascara!“

Hundreds of reviewers also love it because it doesn’t irritate sensitive or watery eyes, a frequent issue (particularly with high-performance mascaras that promise big results, as the fibers are larger and stiffer). 

“I have extremely sensitive skin and eyes,” wrote one pleased reviewer. “So I’m careful about using most products. Thrive was recommended to me. This mascara is easy to apply and does what it promises. The wand has a tight seal as you pull it out which stops big globs of mascara from attaching to it. No waste and easier application. So far, so good.“

Specifics aside, when you find the perfect mascara formula, sometimes it’s just about expressing your unbridled enthusiasm, like this reviewer who couldn’t help but use an exclamation point (or several) after almost every sentence.

“Best mascara of all time!” they wrote. This mascara is a GOAT! I’m obsessed and won’t use anything else. I love the way it comes off! No more streaks and black stains under my eyes!!!! And the volume and length are insane!“

If you’re ready for a lash upgrade that could inspire this level of excitement (and maybe even become your one and only), head to Thrive’s website and shop the Liquid Lash Extension mascara now. 

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There Are “No More Dry Hair Days” for Shoppers Using This $5 Conditioner

With time, aging, and the use of hot tools, our hair is put through a lot. It’s perfectly normal to notice a change in the appearance of your hair over time, but as experts previously advised InStyle, there are means of caring for your strands. As for these Amazon shoppers, one under-$5 deep conditioner has been a “miracle” for repairing dry, damaged hair.

Given the ingredients and nature of the L’Oreal Paris Rapid Reviver Deep Conditioner, it’s no surprise that shoppers call the hair product “perfect.” Deep conditioning treatments provide hair with added moisture and in the case of this deep conditioner, you’re getting double the hydration, thanks to its inclusion of sunflower and camellia oils. One shopper experienced a difference in just the first use, and wrote, “My hair was silky, shiny, and felt healthy…It took the frizz away and gave me a smoother look.“

Shop now: $5, amazon.com

Others wrote of similar results, including a reviewer that dubbed the product a must-have. “After using this conditioner, my hair feels softer and looks vibrant,” they wrote. “My hair had a luster and softness I haven’t had since I was in my 40s. No more dry hair days for me.“

Intended to be applied while hair is wet, you just need to leave the conditioner in for a minute before rinsing. Reviewers confirm there’s no residue left behind after rinsing and the conditioner washes easily from the hair. A shopper with fine, color-treated hair noticed an improvement mid-rinse, and wrote,”It almost instantly turned my hair from tangled and knotted into soft and silky. I could feel the tangles gliding right out as I was rinsing the conditioner out. When combing my hair out after, my Wetbrush glided easily through my hair. There was no more ripping and breaking trying to untangle my hair.“

Those with curls, long color-treated hair, and thick waves were among the many hair types that benefited from this conditioner. One shopper fell so in love, they now refuse to try another product. “This mask brought my hair right back to life after just one use. I absolutely love it,” they wrote.

Fall in love for yourself and pick up the deep conditioner for just $5 on Amazon now. 

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This Hyaluronic Acid-Infused Serum “Revived the Plumpness” of Shoppers’ Skin

If you struggle with dehydrated skin and fine lines and wrinkles, you’ve probably tested serums that promise to solve those skin concerns — and you’ve probably struggled with them, too, if they didn’t contain superstar ingredients that treat signs of aging, like hyaluronic acid. Luckily, Amazon shoppers have pinpointed a powerful formula you can add to cart right now. 

Over 6,100 of them would likely recommend the La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum, if the number of five-star reviews says anything. It’s crafted with pure hyaluronic acid, which deeply hydrates the skin by holding in moisture and helps it to look plumper. “Hyaluronic acid is widely used in skincare as a humectant, [a substance that helps the skin hold onto water] and can often be found as the key ingredient in serums, oral supplements, dermal fillers, and eye drops,” Dr. Lian Mack previously told InStyle. 

La Roche-Posay’s formula blends it with vitamin B5, which moisturizes and helps to reduce acne inflammation. According to the brand, the dermatologist-tested serum is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. 

Shop now: $30, amazon.com

The hyaluronic acid serum has a rich texture that doesn’t feel greasy or weigh down the skin — instead, according to shoppers, it’s light and refreshing, absorbing instantly. You can expect immediate plumpness after use and an overall reduction in fine lines over time, says La Roche-Posay.

Reviewers on Amazon are practically drinking it up. “This serum actually worked beautifully. And I am seventy!” one wrote. “What I like best are the results. About two months in, I looked in the mirror one morning and noticed my little eye wrinkles were just plain gone… I use it generously at bedtime, and in the morning, always over clean skin. I don’t notice any scent at all. It literally glides on like silk. Afterward, It feels a little sticky at first, but that dissipates. I’m so pleasantly surprised by the obvious results. It really did exactly what it claimed it would! My complexion looks tighter, very moisturized, soft, and smooth.”

Another shopper added, “I have a small amount of rosacea on my cheeks that comes out in the winter and if I use certain face products. I did research on switching my skincare routine and, honestly, have fallen in love with this stuff. It’s gentle, and my skin has been looking better and better. A small amount does go a long way, but I for sure will be buying again.”

And they confirm that the results the brand promises really come through. One shopper wrote, “it revived the plumpness of my skin and smoothed fine lines. Just love the La Roche-Posay line of products because it is ideal for sensitive skin! Just recently started using this product and immediately saw great results in a few weeks.”

Even if you think you’ve tried it all before, try La Roche-Posay’s hyaluronic acid serum on Amazon for only $30 and watch your fine lines and wrinkles disappear.

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This $5 Mascara Has 117,500+ Five-Star Amazon Reviews

Have you been searching high and low for the perfect mascara? Are you losing your patience applying false eyelashes? Are you tired of regularly shelling out money on eyelash extensions? The answer to all of those questions is that you haven’t tried the Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara. If you have, then you wouldn’t be spending your time and money on other lash enhancement options.

Believe it or not, this miraculous mascara is just $5. And, before you question a $5 beauty recommendation, just check out the 117,500+ 5-star Amazon reviews from happy customers.

This smudge-proof mascara defines and separates lashes, delivering dramatic volume without clumps thanks to its conic fiber brush that captures every. single. lash. And there’s no need to worry about sweating off your mascara throughout a long day. This one doesn’t flake, fade, or wear away. You’ll instantly notice a difference when you apply Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara, but if you want to turn the volume up a notch, you can go for the second coat.

These are just some of the 5-star reviews from ecstatic Amazon shoppers: 

“After using Lights, Camera, Lashes by Tarte for the past year, I got tired of breaking the bank over mascara. My sister suggested Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect and I IMMEDIATELY fell in love. It provides dramatic length and great volume. I can honestly say I can’t stop looking at my eyelashes in the mirror every single day because of how awesome they look. Also, it is very long wearing. I go from an 8 hour work day right to the gym and sweat like crazy…and this stuff doesn’t budge! I love it!!”

“My lashes are so fair and thin that its hard for me to find mascara that will give me such great volume. This mascara is so good! It was easy and was a flawless result for an affordable price. 100% would recommend.”

“I figured why not try it for $5 and to my surprise it’s just as good if not better than the $20 mascara I’ve been using! It’s not waterproof but I can wear it all day at work and then to a super high intensity work out class and it still looks great.”

“This has became my favorite mascara. It lasts & doesn’t dry super fast so you can build it as much as you want. It comes off easily with my eye makeup remover & doesn’t flake throughout the day. I also love the wand (this part is huge for me) it glides the mascara on perfectly & separates my lashes.”

“I NEVER write reviews unless I either really love something or hate it. I LOVE THIS MASCARA. I am a mascara fanatic, I buy mascara constantly and always try and find the best one. So, this mascara is super cheap and the best one I’ve bought so far.”

“I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS, especially since the price is so cheap! It’s a steal. Better than all the higher end mascaras I’ve tried and the drug store ones. I will most definitely be buying another one when my current one runs out.”

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The Best Hyaluronic Acid Serum Out Now – And It’s Under £20

If, like me, you’re on an eternal quest to quench your dehydrated skin, there is an exciting new skincare gem destined for your face. CeraVe’s new Hyaluronic Acid Serum, which launched in the UK this week, is exactly that, and at less than £20, it’s a product I feel compelled to shout about.

If you haven’t yet heard of – or tried – CeraVe, consider this post your call to action. A budget brand that develop formulas under the discerning eye of dermatologists, it offers skincare that harnesses the power of ceramides to fortify the skin barrier, as well as other innovative ingredients. From the Hydrating Cleanser to the Facial Moisturising Lotion, those that know about it swear by it, and dermatologists regularly recommend its products to their clients for good and gentle home skincare. It is, quite simply, pharmacy skincare at its finest.

The new Hyaluronic Acid Serum is just as stand-out as its now-cult companions in the range. Unlike the jelly-esque texture of traditional hyaluronic acid (HA) formulas (which can often feel quite tacky, and not for everyone), CeraVe’s offering is delivered via a lightweight, ceramide-rich cream that essentially offers a two-in-one hydrator. Tom Allison, founder of the brand, explains why: “We were really thinking about what HA does and what is unique about it. It’s a wonderful ingredient, it attracts water to the site of application and is one of the most effective humectants out there,” he says. “But what it’s not going to do is help mitigate why you’re dry in the first place.”

The resulting “creamy serum” contains a high concentration of the HA active, but in true CeraVe style, also tackles the issue of transepidermal water loss (or dehydration) through an impaired skin barrier. That, after all, is what actually makes the skin dehydrated in the first place. “It takes advantage of HA but also restores the skin barrier at the same time,” he says. As well as HA, ingredients include glycerin, vitamin B5, three different ceramides, and the brand’s patented MVE technology, all of which works hard to keep the skin barrier strong and healthy, while locking hydration in.

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9 Favorite Skincare Products From The Inkey List

The Inkey List — for those who may not know and consequently have been seriously missing out —  is a U.K.-based brand that made its way to Sephora shelves worldwide back in 2019. Brand co-founder and chemist Mark Curry along with co-founder Colette Laxton were devoted to creating a brand that introduces effective ingredients into your skincare routine without asking you to spend more than $15. In other words, you get to save some money while you watch your skin thrive.

Not only is the brand very reasonably priced, but it’s also very easy for a consumer to navigate and shop. Each product in The Inkey List is named after its main ingredient. For example, if you want to try a hydrating hyaluronic acid, it makes a serum that’s simply called Hyaluronic Acid. The same goes for exfoliating glycolic acid; the brand offers a Glycolic Acid Toner. You get the gist. And if you’re confused about which ingredients you need for your skin type, concerns, and goals, it has you covered with plenty of helpful information. 

With more than 30 affordable, ingredient-centric products in The Inkey List’s lineup, it’s hard to know what you may want to start with. While I enjoy a lot of the products, I’ve narrowed it down to nine of my favorite products.

Oat Cleansing Balm

The Inkey List’s Oat Cleansing Balm is formulated with oat kernel oil to keep skin moisturized and colloidal oatmeal to reduce redness. This surprisingly luxurious face wash will strip all the makeup and dirt off your skin but will never strip your skin of moisture. And that’s why it won a 2020 Best of Beauty Award.

Shop $10

Hyaluronic Acid

For just $8, the Hyaluronic Acid is a great pick if your skin needs a burst of hydration. Just a dime-size amount of this lightweight serum and your dry, dehydrated skin will be thanking you for quenching its thirst.

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Caffeine Eye Cream

The Caffeine Eye Cream does for your eyes what a cup of coffee does for the rest of you: make you look more awake. The formula is made up of caffeine that reduces puffiness and Matrixyl 3000, a peptide that cosmetic chemist Ginger King says will help to boost collagen to firm up the skin and minimize fine lines. When the two are combined, you’ll be looking like you had a full night’s rest (even if you didn’t).

Shop $10

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

The Salicylic Acid Cleanser gets a gold star for helping acne-prone skin get — and stay — clearer. This formula features 2 percent beta hydroxy acid to exfoliate skin and unclog pores, and its zinc compound helps reduce inflammation.  

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Glycolic Acid Toner

The Glycolic Acid Toner features 10 percent of its star alpha hydroxy acid, glycolic acid, to minimize the look of pores and fine lines. It also has witch hazel to help control excess oil. After just one use, you’ll notice smoother, brighter skin. 

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Kaolin Clay Mask

The Kaolin Clay Mask is ideal for getting all that gunk out of your pores. The mixture includes kaolin and smectite clays, which work together to remove gunk from pores and absorb excess oil. All in all, this mask will leave skin looking even and feeling clean.  

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Rosehip Oil 

After winning a Best of Beauty Award in 2019, the Rosehip Oil is still an all-time favorite. It’s made of 100 percent pure rosehip oil, which promotes softer and smoother skin. Apply a couple of drops as the last step in your skin-care routine before you go to sleep, and you’ll wake up with glowy, moisturized skin every time.

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Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment

According to Miami board-certified dermatologist Roberta Del Campo, tranexamic acid is an increasingly popular ingredient for treating discoloration. “It’s known to help not only lighten [hyperpigmentation] but decrease recurrence,” she says, and that’s exactly what the Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment does. After your pimple heals and becomes a dark spot, just apply a pea-size drop of this magic potion every night, and you’ll surely notice a difference in your skin after about a month’s use.

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Vitamin C  

Get your glow on with the Vitamin C cream. The formula is 30 percent L-ascorbic acid, a form of vitamin C that brightens dull skin. Another perk: Use this moisturizer before your morning makeup routine and you can say hello to a smoother canvas for your foundation. 

Shop $10

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Amazon Shoppers Think These $18 Serums That Tackle Pores And Fine Lines Are ‘As Good As $100 Products’

If you’re a fan of hybrid beauty products that do it all in one step, Amazon shoppers think you’ll love Garnier’s SPF-infused serum creams.

The Garnier SkinActive Green Labs serums are available in three different versions: Hyalu-Melon for plumping, Pinea-C for brightening, and Canna-B for “pore perfecting” and mattifying. The three-in-one product is a serum, moisturizer, and SPF 30 sunscreen. Formulated without parabens, mineral oil, or dyes, the serums are non-comedogenic (meaning they won’t clog pores), provide all-day hydration, and are suitable for all skin types and tones, according to the brand. The multi-use serums have become quite popular over the last few months — so much so that they’re selling out at retailers like CVS, according to a brand representative.

Fortunately, all three serums are still in stock at Amazon, and they’ve collectively racked up hundreds of positive reviews since launching. Shoppers say the serum creams are so moisturizing that they’ll leave your skin “dewy and glowing,” and are even “as good as $100 products.” Each serum also comes with a sample of Garnier’s popular micellar cleansing water.

Customers seem to particularly love the Pinea-C serum, which is formulated with vitamin C and pineapple to tackle dull skin and dark spots. One shopper wrote: “This multitasker feels indulgently soft and rich on my face, which has stayed pleasantly hydrated and nourished all day. It combines several steps in my morning routine into one application, saving me time and multiple coins.”

Buy It! Garnier SkinActive Green Labs Pinea-C Serum Cream, $18.38; amazon.com

Shoppers also say they’ve noticed a “major pore reduction” when using the Canna-B serum, which is made with blemish-fighting niacinamide. The mattifying serum “works great for oily skin,” but still leaves skin “moist and supple for hours,” according to reviewers. 

Buy It! Garnier SkinActive Green Labs Canna-B Serum Cream, $18.58; amazon.com

If your skin concerns include fine lines, customers rave that the anti-aging Hyalu-Melon serum, made with hyaluronic acid and watermelon fruit extract, has made them look “10 years younger” after just a few days of use. Others note that it smells refreshing, and thanks to its creamy texture,  “a little goes a long way.”

Buy It! Garnier SkinActive Green Labs Hyalu-Melon Serum Cream, $18.40; amazon.com

It’s no wonder these Garnier serums are selling out — paying under $20 for a product that seems to do it all sounds like a steal to me.

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The 12 Absolute Best Foundations For Oily Skin

Everyone loves a good glow, but if your oil glands are already over-producing, which results in a not-so-cute shiny t-zone, you want to stay away from super dewy foundations. Instead look for a matte, oil-free, water-based formula to balance-out your skin’s oil production. From the drugstore hero to the most luxurious formulas in the game, ward off a shiny forehead with these H20-happy foundations.

Dior Forever 24h Wear Matte Foundation

Introducing: An Instagram filter in a bottle. This foundation offers buildable-slash-medium coverage with a texture that feels velvety and smooth on your skin. The formula is full of pansy extract, which is a a super hydrating ingredient that will give dry skin a healthy glow.

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Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

A Rihanna-approved foundation that diffuses every pore on your face and doesn’t move all damn day? Yes, please. Not to mention that I use this foundation frequently, because my T-zone loves to get super shiny, and the bottle lasts me so long.

Shop $36

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Foundation

This is the newest foundation the brand added to its lineup that beauty lovers can’t stop talking about at the moment. Everyone’s loving the silky-soft veil it leaves behind on the skin, covering dark spots, redness, and other ailments in seconds. Its oil-free blend of ingredients— ceramides, peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid and squalane—are all magic words when it comes to boosting moisture.

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Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

The brand’s most natural-looking foundation, this sheer, easy-to-blend cream will give you medium to full coverage depending on how you layer it. Oil-free and formulated with coconut water and hyaluronic acid to keep your skin moisturized, just be wary that it’s not too too dewy or hydrating if you have suuuper oily skin.

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Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF 15

The mixture of hydrating and light-reflective elements in this Bobbi Brown formula will make your skin look especially dewy, plump, and radiant in the morning. It’s a favorite of beauty fiends who want more of a lightweight, sheer finish.

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Milk Makeup Blur Liquid Matte Foundation

Milk Makeup’s easy applicator uses a tip that minimizes any exposure to air (meaning your foundation will stay fresher than ever) and eliminates drips that waste your precious money. Making the K-beauty blurring trend easier than ever, the product uses light-diffusing technology to create a poreless, airbrushed effect.

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Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation SPF 15

This formula is expensive, but not for nothing as it really does deliver on its “post-facial glow” promise. Made with mineral from the deep waters of Bretagne (fancy!), it brightens the skin by reflecting light to eradicate facial shadows, resulting in a glowy soft focus finish.

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Burberry Fresh Flow Luminous Fluid Base

Burberry’s illuminating pearlescent primer can be worn on its own or mixed with foundation to create a dewy glow that never reads too shiny or sparkly. If you’re looking to add radiance to a dull winterized complexion before summer, this is your stuff.

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MAC Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation

Finding that happy medium between providing soft, yet solid coverage without drying out the skin, this water-like, gel-serum foundation works on ALL skin types and provides SPF 30 protection. Plus, it comes in a cool dropper bottle.

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Cover FX Natural Finish Oil-Free Foundation

In more than 20 shades, you’re bound to find your perfect match with this super-blendable, long-wearing formula. It’s also very concentrated, so a little bit of product goes a long way, ensuring you get all the bank for you buck.

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Make Up For Ever Face & Body Liquid Makeup Foundation

A beauty editor favorite, if you’re in the market for au naturale day-to-day coverage, this is your stuff. It has that “your skin, but better” look down to a science with a water-based gel formula that blurs away imperfections while delivering sheer to medium matte coverage.

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L’Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Makeup

This drugstore steal is notorious for being *amazing* for normal to very oily skin. Its fluid, silk-like texture goes on smoothly and will let your natural complexion show through while still diffusing uneven skin tone, blemishes, and T-zone shine. It also comes complete with SPF 17.

Shop $11

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Don’t Panic, But This Legendary Under-Eye Brightener Is Being Discontinued

I never thought I would be writing this. Becca Cosmetics, sweet, darling Becca, which ignited the highlighter craze with its best-selling shimmers, is soon to be no more. On Instagram, the brand announced that due to COVID-19, it would be closing up shop at the end of September 2021, leaving fans scrambling to stock up on their go-tos. And one thing in particular has already sold out in multiple places: Becca’s legendary darkness-cancelling Under Eye Brightening Corrector.

“I drove 40 miles to an Ulta and bought three because all the other Ultas closest to me were out of stock,” one person on Reddit says. Another describes the peachy pink concealer-corrector hybrid as brightening in a way that “makes it almost more ‘good lighting angle on a date’ than makeup or concealer. It takes several years off my age.” 

Shop now: $32; sephora.com, dermstore.com, and qvc.com

Working through the gut punch of losing it, shoppers regrouped on makeup forums to recommend replacements for the beloved product, which has earned almost 130,000 loves on Sephora’s website for its life-giving, appearance-of-sleep-bequeathing power. The only silver lining is that thanks to Becca popularizing the concept, there are now ample successors ready to carry on the mantle of its good name — no two-hour venture necessary. 

Bobbi Brown’s Bisque Corrector comes with high recommendations, correcting dark circles “like a charm” with a hydrating consistency that doesn’t settle into creases. The “miracle product” balances out even super deep circles on skin tones across the spectrum, shoppers say, and it’s so good that people are on their 15th (!) restock. Per the perma-fan, the pink shade also erases circles so well, they look years younger.

Shop now: $29; amazon.com

Pixi’s Brightening Peach Correction Concentrate comes in strong as a more affordable option, cancelling out blue circles on Amazon insomniacs and creating a “supernaturally” rested look. A mom of three boys explains that nothing was able to cover her circles until a makeup artist friend recommended the Pixi — which works “like magic” and stays on all day. 

The Pixi concealer is already on backorder from third-party Amazon stockists, so as a backup Tarte’s CC undereye corrector is similarly praised, its creamy texture covering with ease. One Dermstore shopper writes that it was the hydrating pot of gold at the end of their “eternal journey” for a corrector able to best their “awful,” multi-colored under-eye circles.

Shop now: $12; walgreens.com

Shop now: $25; dermstore.com

At the lowest price point, L.A. Girl’s peach Pro Conceal grabs over 8,000 five-star Amazon ratings. Shoppers write that they’re shocked at how well it blends and conceals without drying out crepey under eyes, besting even products that are 10 times as expensive. It gives the same inner-eye sheen as the Becca, and likewise transforms from a bright peach in the tube to a corrector that masks hereditary dark circles completely.

Shop now: $4 (Originally $5); amazon.com

All great options, but if you’re not ready to say goodbye yet, there are a dwindling handful of places with Becca’s pearlized originals still in stock. It’s fresh out at Ulta, but Sephora still has one of the two shades, and Dermstore and QVC haven’t been ransacked yet. Happy hunting. 

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