1. Some fast-absorbing Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum with ginseng and retinal to wake your eyes up FOR REAL. The ginseng and retinal work together to tackle fine lines and keep your eye region looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed so you *and* your delicate skin are ready to tackle the day ahead.
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Price: $16.99
2. The Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream with SPF 42 *and* the ~perfect~ amount of coverage to give you that your-skin-but-better glow. Makeup and skincare? We’ll take two bottles, please.
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Checkout a TikTok video of it in action here!
Price: $14.90 (available in seven shades)
3. A pack of seven superfood sheet masks you deserve to add to your cart so you can have a designated self-care moment every single day for a whole week.
iHerb
Price: $8.05 (originally $11.50; available in seven other multipacks)
4. A jade gua sha massager to help with lymphatic drainage, smooth your skin, and generally just make you feel de-puffed. Pro tip: Use this after sheet masks to ensure your skin soaks up all that delicious extra product.
iHerb
Here’s a quick history and and overview of your new fave tool if you’re not familiar!
Price: $15.99
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5. Some alcohol-free Thayer’s facial toner for a gentle approach to cleansing and toning. Instead of a harsh alcohol base or wonky pH piercing your skin barrier, give this aloe vera and witch hazel formula a go and watch your skin start to ✨glow. ✨
iHerb
Price: $11.71 (available in six scents)
6. A Physicians Formula ~tropical nights~ butter eyeshadow palette: Jewel tones are so in now that Mr. Sun has decided to show his face again. These are cruelty-free and infused with a three-butter blend (You read that right: THREE!) to ensure seamless application and *no* eye irritation.
iHerb
Price: $16.67 (available in two palettes)
7. And an eyebrow styler because the best way to show off your new eyeshadow is to make sure your eyebrows (the frames of the face!) are on point, and this precision applicator and attached spoolie are here for you.
iHerb
Price: $7.30 (available in three shades)
8. A collagen skin rescue cream formulated with green tea and chamomile so you can have your tea and wear it as skincare, too! This handy pump-style packaging also means you won’t get gross slippery hands when you’re applying all that goodness to your body post-shower, which is a major bonus.
iHerb
Price: $14.99
9. Some ~amazing~ browning lotion: An old family formula comprised of natural Hawaiian ingredients like aloe, Kona coffee plant extract, and Kukui nut oil to both protect your skin *and* promote a deep tan in a short period of time. (Which means less harmful rays cramping your summer style. Bless.)
iHerb
Price: $13.99
10. Some collagen makeup remover wipes because cleaning your face *and* building up your skin barrier ought to be a single step… and now it can be!
iHerb
Price: $2.49 for a 25-pack (also available in an aloe formula)
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11. A smoothing hand mask to deliver a MEGA BOOST of hydration to dry, cracked hands in less than 20 minutes. Nobody wants to fess up to crummy cuticles and flaky fingers, but this will help rehab your hands so you don’t even have to mention them before ~they’re gone~. (The flakes and crumbs, obviously. Not your hands.)
iherb
Price: $3.80 (also available in a foot mask)
12. A refreshing rosewater facial mist ideal for a spritz on long flights, hot spring and summer days, or just when you want a mist-n-go refresher to perk up your makeup and skin.
iHerb
Price: $6.29+ (available in three sizes)
13. An overnight lip mask you slather on generously before bed so you can wake up with luscious, hydrated lips. Say goodbye and goodnight to that dry and crusty morning mouth feel!
iHerb
Price: $14 (originally $20)
14. Some Mad Hippie eye cream perfect for the change in season to keep your under-eyes bright and happy, no matter the weather. I LOVE the consistency. Some I’ve tried have been super sticky, but not Mad Hippie!
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Price: $20.79
15. Some ultra-fine liquid eyeliner because whether you’re going for doe, puppy, or dramatic wing to complement your OOTD, you need a tool that can lend you precision, and this super-small brush-tip delivers.
iHerb
Price: $10.97 (available in three shades)
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16. A biotin strengthening hair mask with biotin for strength, honey for conditioner, and coconut oil for shine, so you can have alll your hair concerns addressed at once. Be sure to cue up your fave playlist or podcast while showering! This needs to sit for 5–10 minutes on your damp hair to ~do it’s thang~.
iHerb
Read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic.
Price: $13.99
17. A retractable face brush with a cap so you can toss your makeup brush into your bag without needing to worry about it getting all germy. (Or getting bronzer all over your purse, tbh.)
iHerb
Price: $8.49
18. A tin of Badger cuticle care shea butter: Yes, the packaging is obviously adorable, but as someone who LOVES the Badger sleep balm, I can promise what’s inside the tin is as magical as what’s on it. Made with shea butter, rosemary oil, and lemongrass, get ready to give your cuticles the spa day they deserve.
iHerb
Price: $8.99
19. A durable water-based nail polish kit that’s odorless, cruelty-free, and peels off when you’re ready to try a new color! No need to pull out the strong-smelling nail polish remover here: Just soak in warm water for a couple of minutes and peel off so you can have fun painting your nails all over again.
iHerb
Price: $13.14 (available in three color sets)
20. Some CosRx Intensive Master Patches: You’ve for sure heard of CoxRx’s Snail 96 Mucin, now you can have their salicylic acid and tea tree leaf oil patches on hand to help do away with any acne flare-ups.
iHerb
Price: $20.61 (available in two other styles)
21. Some Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream to lock in all your other excellent skincare as the Very Last Step in your routine. It will keep nourishing your skin hours after application, and don’t forget to pat instead of rub to make sure your pores absorb all that squalene and rice water goodness.
iHerb
Price: $19.17
22. A rosemary scalp oil — you know what also has skin? YOUR HEAD. And while so many products focus on hair health, this one does double duty and takes care of the skin around those follicles, too. Whatever you think this is gonna do, DOUBLE YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
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This is where you find out I am a terrible friend to you, but I need you to trust me because I had some serious hair thinning around my crown three years after having my kid, and this stuff… fixed it? Like, fixed it, fixed it. I didn’t take “before” photos because I was self-conscious, but you’ll literally never catch me without a bottle of this again. (Bonus points: Mielle is a Black-woman–owned company!)
Read more about how rosemary oil could be as helpful at encouraging hair growth as Rogaine at Cleveland Clinic.
Price: $9.99 (available in a regular and a light version)
23. And a scalp massager brush to make sure all your hair products get massaged into your scalp. (Plus, it just feels amazing!)
iHerb
Price: $5.76
24. Some Medicube pink peptide serum, a K-Beauty secret weapon that tackles uneven skin tone and enhances skin elasticity to help get rid of blemishes *and* keep them away. Just pat lightly into your skin after washing and get ready for a plumper, happier complexion.
iHerb
Price: $20.50
25. And finally, a smudge-proof mascara that’s clump-free *and* hassle-free because this will have your lashes looking nourished and luscious in just a couple of swipes.
iHerb
Price: $9.99+ (available in two sizes, two colors, and curling or volumizing formulas)
It’s not a robbery, but it sure feels like one when you see the price of your cart!!
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Ashley Schumacher is a freelancer who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for over two years with an emphasis on home goods, parenting items and toys, beauty products, and anything that can make your day-to-day life run a little more smoothly.
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