8 Hyped Skin-Care and Makeup Products That Are *Actually* Worth Your Money

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Thanks to the nature of the viral world we're currently living, it seems like there's a new "must-have" beauty product hitting the market every day. But with so many rave reviews on #skintok (and so much pretty packaging!), it can be hard to tell which of these "game-changing" formulas are truly worth spending your hard-earned coins on. That's why we're calling out some of the trendiest beauty products that actually live up to the hype.

From the iconic Ami Colé Lash Amplifying Mascara ($19) to the super-good Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original ($19.00 to $27.00), we've got the deets on the products taking over your feed. Trust us—every single one is worth the investment.

8 hyped skin-care and makeup products you'll actually want to buy

Moon Juice Acid Potion AHA + BHA Resurfacing Exfoliator
Moon Juice Acid Potion AHA + BHA Resurfacing Exfoliator — $42.00

Get tighter, brighter, and smoother skin with this exfoliating treatment from Moon Juice. It mixes glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids to help unclog pores and resurface skin. It also includes reishi which helps support the skin’s barrier function and niacinamide to help hydrate, soothe, and balance skin.

Ami Colé Lash Amplifying Mascara
Ami Colé Lash Amplifying Mascara — $19.00

This mascara is a go-to for many, simply because it’s so damn good. It’s buildable and volumizing to provide definition and length without clumping or flaking. It features a medium-fine wand to help you get each and every lash, and won’t ever look goopy or overdone.

Youthforia BYO Blush
Youthforia BYO Blush — $36.00

This color-changing blush really is as cool as it looks on the Internet. It looks green in the tube, but when you swipe it on it reacts to your skin’s natural pH to instantly deliver the perfect shade. Plus, it’s got a subtle, glossy finish that will allow you to skip the highlighter altogether.

Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original — $19.00 to $27.00

This cleansing balm has a massive following because it gently melts off stubborn makeup without stripping your skin of its natural oils. Plus, it contains vitamin C-rich acerola extract to gently exfoliate and brighten your skin.

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush — $20.00

This blush is so pigmented that a single tube may very well last you a lifetime. It goes on smooth and is easy to blend out to get the most perfect punch of color. It’s available in seven dewy and four matte shades.

Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration
Topicals Faded Serum for Dark Spots & Discoloration — $18.00 to $38.00

Cleaning up dark spots can be tricky, especially for those with deeper complexions. Given that this product actually does the job without irritation, it’s a must-have for anyone looking to even out discoloration. It uses tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and azelaic acid to reduce the look of dark spots and discoloration while brightening the skin tone and improving skin texture.

Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum
Glow Recipe Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum — $40.00

This serum combines BHAs and AHAs to clear breakouts without drying out your skin. That’s because it’s also made with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump your complexion.

Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide
Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++ with Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide — $20.00 to $46.00 — $46.00

Protect your skin while enhancing your glow with this fan-favorite from Supergoop! It blends chemical sunscreens with moisturizing hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, antioxidant-rich sea lavender, and blue-light protective cocoa peptides. Plus, it includes fine flecks of mica to give your skin a pearlescent radiance.

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