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10 Amazing Beauty Products You've Never Heard Of
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As a self-described beauty addict, I spend a huge portion of my time thinking about, applying, and shopping for cosmetics. I've watched more hours of YouTube beauty videos than I've spent watching Netflix. I have even considered taking a trip to South Korea primarily to go on a skin care shopping spree. As a result, I've discovered a number of products that none of my friends have heard of but that beauty insiders gush over in the depths of the internet. To see 10 shockingly affordable products you probably haven't tried but should, read on.
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
This mask is a complexion savior. It comes in a powder form that you pour into a bowl with water or apple cider vinegar. When combined, the fine powder bubbles up and becomes a clay consistency. While you spread it on your face, you'll feel your skin pulsating and tingling. This mask lasts forever, makes your skin look great, and is a favorite of celebrities like Mindy Kaling.
L.A. Girl HD Pro Conceal
These affordable concealers come in 24 shades, ensuring everyone can find a color to match their skin tone. The thin formula comes in a tube with a brush applicator, making it easy to apply to your skin. It hides dark circles, acne, and dark marks without ever looking heavy. The blendable formula is a favorite for people who love contouring and even comes in three color-correcting shades.
Baby Foot Callus Remover
Watching "after" videos of this Japanese foot peel is both disgusting and addicting. After placing your feet in bags filled with the liquid, you simply soak your feet, rinse, and then wait. Within days, you'll be peeling enormous strips of dead skin off your feet painlessly to reveal baby-soft skin. This product is a great way to prepare for sandal season and also gross out your friends.
Baby Foot Callus Remover ($20)
Morphe Brushes
These brushes are all over Instagram and YouTube for a good reason. Morphe brushes are lightweight, high-quality, and reasonably priced. You can find any shape or size brush you need, and Morphe sells both natural and synthetic brushes.
Ben Nye Final Seal
Ben Nye has been around for more than four decades and is the finishing touch for the makeup in many movies and stage productions. Trust a theatrical cosmetics company to make a setting spray that will preserve your makeup even under the hottest, brightest lights. Spritz the spearmint-scented spray on your face after you finish your morning routine for flawless makeup all day.
Ben Nye Final Seal ($10)
ColourPop Super Shock Shadows
These eye shadows have become a cult favorite of beauty bloggers everywhere. The product comes in a little white pot and has a soft, almost gel-like consistency that is best applied with your fingertips. ColourPop has a wide range of colors and finishes, from matte to the most shimmery duo-chrome you've ever seen. Also check out the Lippie Stix, which are as pigmented as they are long-wearing. ColourPop is shockingly affordable, and at these prices, you can get everything in every color.
Super Shock Shadows ($5)
Plus White 5 Minute Teeth Whitening Gel
Drinking as much coffee as I do can wreak havoc on my teeth. I use this gel every few days to ensure my teeth don't stay stained from all the java. All you need to do is squeeze out a bit of this clear gel on a cotton swab, spread it on your teeth, and wait; after five minutes, the gel starts to bleach your smile. After a few uses, you can decrease the amount of time you leave the gel on your teeth to maintain your pearly whites.
Bio-Oil
Bio-Oil was a favorite of beauty-lovers long before the beauty oil trend started. It can be used to fade scars and stretch marks, heal acne, fade dark spots, and moisturize skin. This product is great for aging or dry skin and is packed with vitamins and five different oils.
Bio-Oil ($15)
Red Cherry Lashes
These false eyelashes are amazing. They come in tons of different styles, shapes, and even colors at an ultracheap price. They can be used multiple times, and the band is thin, making them look very natural. Try #43 for a glamorous yet natural look.
Red Cherry False Eyelashes #43 ($10 for pack of three)
Egyptian Magic
This all-natural miracle cream is thick and moisturizing and makes your skin look radiant and glowing. It works great on dark marks, burns, and eczema and as a lip balm and a body moisturizer. This cream is also a favorite of celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Lauren Conrad, and Adriana Lima.
