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    18 Beauty Products You'll Wish You Could Give More Than 5 Stars

    From snail mucin essence, to wake up eye gel, and a collagen-coating hair cream, reviewers SWEAR by these magic products.

    1. A satin-finish TirTir cushion foundation offering 72 hours of flawless wear, blending seamlessly to hide redness, blemishes, and under-eye bags. It has buildable coverage, perfect for a natural look or full glam. Plus, it’s packed with hibiscus and red propolis extracts for a boost in skin elasticity. *AND* to top it all off, its oval-shaped puff can reach every little corner of your face!

    TIRTIR makeup cushion compact with an applicator pad is shown open, displaying its foundation product
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    Check out this TikTok of Mikayla Nogueira's review of this foundation. So many foundations and concealers sadly don't offer that many shades but this brand took feedback and released more! 

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $21 CAD (available in 40 shades).

    2. A hydrating Yerba Mate Wake Up eye gel that's like hitting the snooze button on eye puffiness and swelling. With its invigorating blend of caffeine and hyaluronic acid, it's basically serving your under-eyes a double shot of espresso. Your peepers will be wide awake and saying, "Dark circles who?" before you know it. 

    Good Molecules Yerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel and its box, featuring a colorful design, displayed on a white background
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    See it in action on TikTok. Reviewers love the simple ingredients in this product and claim they see significant improvement in their under-eye area by making it softer and brighter while reducing lines.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $16.39 CAD. 

    3. An adorable hydrating eye stick, aka the perfect remedy for dehydrated skin. This treatment is made with Icelandic glacier water, giving your delicate under-eye skin the fresh hydration boost it needs on days when you've hit the snooze button one too many times. 

    Polar bear-themed hydrating eye stick packaging beside the opened product, with visible cream texture
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    It also helps tighten eye wrinkles if you'd prefer for them not to be as noticeable. And here's a tip! It reduces puffiness faster if used after refrigeration.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.99 CAD.

    4. A paraben-free self-tanner perfect for summoning a sun-kissed glow without ever needing to step outside. This dreamy mousse glides over your skin smoothly, ensuring an even application without those pesky streaks *and* you don’t have to wait ages to see the magic happen — just one hour, and you’ll be glowing like you’ve spent a day basking in the sun.

    Two images: Left shows a person applying tanning mousse onto an applicator mitt. Right shows a person wearing a denim skirt and ankle boots
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    It's also vegan, cruelty free, made from recycled materials, and *doesn't* leave any gross fake tan smells!

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $41.05 CAD (available in different tanning levels and styles).

    5. An Eos Vanilla Cashmere shea butter body lotion delivering soothing, lightweight moisture to keep your skin happy for up to 24 hours. The scent is absolutely heavenly, like being wrapped up in a sweet, sugary velvet blanket. Plus, tons of reviewers rave about how it stacks up against fancier brands like Philosophy and Bath & Body Works!

    EOS Shea Better 24H Moisture Body Lotion with vanilla cashmere scent; features soothing protection for dry skin with 7 nourishing oils and butters
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    Listen to one user's glowing review on TikTok. Reviewers say this product smells AMAZING and that the smell is not too strong (for anyone who is sensitive to that kind of stuff).

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $29.87 CAD.

    6. A light, silky Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer to create a base for your makeup that's satisfyingly smooth. If flaky patches and dryness are always ruining your look, this super hydrating primer will save the day; plus, it's great at minimizing the appearance of spots, blemishes, and pores. If that's not enough, the proof is in the orange — I mean the one below!

    Close-up of a person's face showing a skincare treatment result;
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    This a "holy grail" product according to reviewers. It works well with both oil-based and silicone-based makeup, making it ideal for combination skin.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $26.59 CAD.

    7. A tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later eye primer capable of enhancing the pigment of your eyeshadow, giving it that ✨ pop ✨ you crave. It also helps control oil on your lids to make your makeup last all day.

    Eye makeup primer by Elizabeth Mott shown with model applying product, highlighting its benefits for a smooth eyeshadow application
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    Elizabeth Mott is owned by Korean American Alice Kim and partners with top Korean manufacturers to bring affordable yet effective K-beauty products to the U.S. and Canada.

    Reviewers LOVE this stuff because it doesn't smudge or crease on oily eyelids. Plus, it outperforms more expensive options while being more affordable. 

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $21.99 CAD.

    8. A bestselling Sol De Janeiro firming cream that can help tighten and smooth your skin with the help of caffeine-rich guarana, hydrating cupuacu butter, açaí oil, and coconut oil. This fast-absorbing formula allows your skin to indulge in a little pampering, leaving your skin soft and supple and smelling like a tropical paradise.

    Before and after comparison of skin texture transformation on a person's thigh using a beauty product
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    Seriously, people are *obsessed* with how this stuff smells. Its warm gourmand fragrance has notes of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla — yum!

    Caffeine can brighten skin and temporarily minimize the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite, if that’s something you’re looking for in a product. Read more about the skincare benefits of caffeine at the Cleveland Clinic.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $64.90 CAD (available in different sizes; refills also available).

    9. The cult-favorite Cosrx snail mucin repairing essence formulated with 96.3% snail secretion that's perfectly lightweight and hydrating for all skin types. This essence leaves a nice glow and keeps skin visibly smooth after a few uses. No wonder it has over 60,000 5-star ratings!

    Bottle of COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, 100ml, used for skincare beauty routine
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    Reviewers like that this product is SUPER moisturizing without being greasy and is gentle on sensitive skin. 

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $21.80 CAD.

    10. A benzene-free mattifying dry shampoo powder to swoop in and rescue your hair while it's in between washes. Just sprinkle a bit onto your roots, massage it in, and done! Your hair will look *and* smell fresh, and the added volume will give you a confidence boost to tackle the day ahead. 

    Tap Secret dry shampoo in dark brown with an applicator, beside a spilled powder. Packaging detail in background
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    One reviewer switched from an aerosol dry shampoo to this Tap Secret dry shampoo because of toxic chemicals and they have no regrets! They praise its effective applicator, long-lasting results, and volumizing effect. 

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $15.29 CAD (available in six shades). 

    11. A powerful callus remover with results so good, the pictures speak for themselves. It's like a spa pedicure in a bottle! Just apply the gel and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then follow up with a foot scrubber.

    Before and after images show a heel's transformation, highlighting smoother skin treatment results
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    Reviewers say that this product is magic! After using this callus remover, they had years of pain shaved down without any surgical treatment. They highly recommend this for anyone who's had callused feet for years.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $24.10 CAD.

    12. An illuminating L'Oreal moisturizer made for you to bask in the glow of fabulous skin. This tinted moisturizer helps lightly colour-correct any little blemishes you might have while feeling amazing on your skin. It's quick and easy to add to your routine, so no need to worry about spending hours in front of the mirror!

    Close-up of a woman's face showing her left eye area, with
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    Reviewers love that this moisturizer gives a subtle glow to their face while feeling silky soft on the skin.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $19.96 CAD (available in four shades).

    13. Wonderskin lip stain with real staying power, whether you leave it on for 15 seconds for that soft, everyday vibe or go bold and let it sit for up to a minute. Once you wipe it away, you'll be left with stunning, vibrant lips that stay put through brunch, happy hour, or even that spontaneous karaoke night. This natural lip stain infuses colourants directly into your lips and seals them in, so there's no feathering or fading to worry about!

    Woman applies Wonderskin lip stain with wand; product shown with bold lip color
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    Reviewers say this is super easy to use and dries quickly, leaving their lips vibrant and super soft... like nothing is even there.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $29 CAD (available in 34 shades).

    14. Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumizer (with over 40,000 5-star ratings!!!) that lets you dry and style your hair in one fell swoop, which means you can hit snooze a few more times in the morning and still come out looking like you just stepped out of the salon.

    Electric hairbrush with bristles and a power cord, designed for styling and drying hair
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    The oval brush design smooths the hair and the round edges create volume — leaving you with a salon-worthy blowout at home. It also has two heat and speed settings and a cool option, and it's designed to work on all hair textures — reviewers with 2b–4c hair mentioned it working for them. 

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $52.59 CAD (available in eight styles).

    15. Or a satin-covered RobeCurls heatless hair rod so you don't have to wake up at the crack of dawn to fry your locks with hot tools. The night before, simply wrap your slightly damp hair around the rod, secure it, and drift off to dreamland. When you wake up and gently take out the rod, you'll be greeted with the most GORG-ous bouncy curls you’ve ever seen.

    Reviewer pulling the large curls out of their hair to form smaller ones
    RobeCurls heatless curling headband packaging next to a woman showcasing curls. The product is worn for curling hair without heat
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    RobeCurls is a woman-founded small business that specializes in heatless hair curling tools. This rod is designed to work with all hair types, with tutorials included on their site! 

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $35.99 (available in three colors). 

    16. pore-clearing cleansing oil that visibly sucks out sebum from your pores and removes makeup residue and blackheads, leaving your skin looking clearer and feeling smoother. Reviewers of all skin types swear by it, including those with acne-prone skin (who say it doesn't cause breakouts)!

    Anua Heartleaf Vitamin E cleansing oil with pump, shown against a smooth, circular background
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    BTW, a lot of reviewers say they use this as part of their double cleansing routine. As the name implies, double cleansing is a method of cleansing your face twice: first with an oil-based cleanser, and again with a water-based cleanser to help get all the yucky stuff out of your pores.

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $25.77 CAD.

    17. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask guaranteed to have your dry, brittle, or frizzy strands feeling like they're on cloud nine. This hair mask is infused with collagen and protein extracts, and after applying to wet hair and sitting for only five minutes, your hair will be completely transformed.

    Hair transformation with product: frizzy to smooth. Steps: After Shampoo, Apply, Rinse
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    Reviewers say they saw an immediate difference and that their dry/ damaged hair felt soft and healthy when they started using it. 

    Read our Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Coating Hair Protein Treatment review to learn more about why my colleague calls it "the miracle product I've been searching for."

    Get it from Amazon Canada for $15.99 CAD.

    18. And finally, a pack of two Venus Visage teeth whitening pens because come on, who doesn't want pearly white teeth? These easy-to-use pens brush the whitening gel onto your teeth so you won't have to struggle with the awkward feeling of Crest Whitestrips. (Besides, these are a fraction of the cost.)

    Two Venus Visage Bright White teeth whitening pens next to the product packaging
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    This whitening pen AND brush is super easy to use — it dries on and you rinse it off! Reviewers say that these pens can whiten those hard to reach spots that whitening strips can't get to.

    Get a pack of two pens from Amazon Canada for $13.99 CAD.

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