55 Weird Hacks That Make You Look Way Better

Thanks to a sewn-in shelf bra, this tank top is perfect for anyone who wants to go braless but feels like they can’t actually do so. The double-layered cups are stitched in place so they won’t float or shift around, and they offer just enough support for everyday wear. The tank itself is a wardrobe essential you’ll be able to wear on repeat, whether you’re layering it under a cardigan or wearing it on its own.

Struggling to find your perfect blush shade? Try this color changing blush stick. It’s pH activated, so the color adjusts once it’s on your skin, melting into just the right peachy-pink shade to complement your natural skin tone. The waterproof formula is creamy and soft, easy to blend out, and stays on all day — and it can even be used as eye shadow, too.

These hair clips quite literally elevate the look of any ponytail in seconds. These clip onto your hair over a hair tie, with interlocking teeth that offer a secure hold and stay firmly in place. The studded design makes your hair look stylish and dressed up, while the clip also helps lift the hair and add volume for a bouncy look.

These elastic bands are one of those gadgets you don’t realize you need until you start using them. Slip one around your waist and tuck your clothing underneath it to give any top a more cropped fit. The adjustable size allows you to get your most comfortable fit, it’s basically invisible under your clothing, and comes in four sizes so you can find your best option.

Skin care has never been more low-maintenance than with this glazing face mask. Just apply right before bed with the included reusable spatula, which is surprisingly fun to use. As you’re sleeping, it forms a light wrap on your skin that nourishes overnight thanks to powerhouse ingredients like collagen, peptides, and adenosine. Peel it off in the morning for smooth, glass-like skin that appears radiant, firm, and plump.

If you feel like your hair dries with volume everywhere but at your roots (where you really want it), these hair clips are worth a peek. Lightweight and gentle, these hold up your hair at the roots to offer a much-needed lift that lasts. You can use them when your hair is air-drying or while you’re diffusing — they won’t leave behind any noticeable bend, and the holes throughout allow air to pass through.

These forehead patches may not be a Botox substitute, but shoppers swear they make a difference. “I feel I’ve gotten a smoother forehead over the past week of using these,” one reviewer wrote. “[It] absolutely does great work on fine wrinkling.” These are packed with collagen to hydrate and smooth skin, and they work best when used overnight. They’re also comfortable enough to sleep in.

Transform loose-fitting clothing in seconds with these cinch clips. When slipped and secured underneath your top or dress, these provide a more tailored look and are versatile enough to be used in a variety of ways. They’re easy to remove and they won’t harm your clothing in any way. The set comes with four different-sized rings and 100 elastic bands, all stashed in a handy container.

Packed with energizing ingredients like yerba mate and caffeine, this eye gel helps make tired eyes look more awake and refreshed by brightening and depuffing. It also has hyaluronic acid for a boost of hydration. The formula is lightweight, absorbs easily, and doesn’t leave behind any sticky residue, so you can use this under makeup or right before bed.

These support patches were made for anyone dealing with heavy, drooping earrings or stretched-out piercings. Stick them onto the back of your ear lobe before putting your earrings on, and they’ll prevent that sagging look and make things a lot more comfortable. Because they’re small and transparent, they’re basically invisible, and have a strong hold that should last all day.

When a top or dress makes it inevitable that your bra straps will be on display, swap them out for these floral straps. With their pretty, colorful design, they look much more intentional than normal bra straps, and they give your look a little more personality and color, too. Clips on either side make them very easy to use, and they’re adjustable for the perfect fit.

If you’re a fan of press-on nails but haven’t tried press-on toenails yet, consider this your sign. They go on easily, and they’re made to last over two weeks on your feet — plus, they offer the perfect pedicure look every time. The kit comes with 12 different sizes to choose between for the most natural look, along with all of the other tools needed to apply. And you can choose more than 15 colors, including bright neon shades and neutral options.

This mascara is made with lightweight tubing technology that seriously lengthens eyelashes, making them look so long they almost seem fake. The formula wraps around lashes for buildable length, doesn’t clump, and is smudge- and tear-resistant to last all day. “Better than most expensive brands,” one shopper swore in a review. “This mascara makes my lashes look long and full, without making them stiff and flakey. [...] It washes off easily, and added bonus is it's budget friendly.”

Give yourself an instant allover glow with this body gel. The combination of a gel and an oil results in a surprisingly lightweight formula that feels incredibly hydrating but not too sticky, slick, or greasy. It offers a bronzed glow with the perfect amount of shimmer that leaves your skin glistening even after it’s been absorbed, and has a delicious warm vanilla and coconut scent.

Keep this balm stick on hand for giving your skin a boost when it needs it the most. Made with ingredients like calcium, collagen, and elastin, it hydrates, firms, and smooths skin, and can be used under your eyes, on your cheekbones, or basically anywhere. It’s also lightweight and absorbs quickly, with a stick applicator that makes it a breeze to apply even when on the go.

There’s a reason influencers are obsessed with these Summer Fridays eye patches: they’re made with skin-friendly ingredients that leave your eye area looking awake and refreshed. Just like the cult-favorite Jet Lag mask before them, these hydrate and soothe with ingredients like caffeine, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. Meanwhile, niacinamide and cucumber extract cool the area while helping to reduce puffiness or redness.

These versatile clips can be used in so many different ways. Pop one into a top or a dress to cinch in any loose areas and make clothing look more tailored, slip one over a scarf to add some bling, or use them to accent the band of a hat. They’re incredibly easy to apply and remove, and add a chic element to just about anything. The set comes with five different colors in a carry bag.

This hypochlorous acid spray lives up to the hype. Naturally anti-bacterial, it helps to remove irritants, soothe skin, and reduce redness and irritation. It’s not drying, doesn’t leave behind residue, and you can easily spritz it on in the morning, at night, or throughout the day as needed. “If I could give it 15 stars, I would!” one shopper raved. “This was a game changer for me. [...] My face was full of pimples, inflamed, red… and a week of the Magic Molecule made it all disappear.”

Before you spend a lot on pricey and painful waxing, try this electric facial hair remover. The dual-ring blade head removes hair quickly and painlessly, and is gentle enough to use on a daily basis or even right before you apply makeup — it won’t leave your skin red or irritated. It also has a built-in LED light that makes it so easy to see exactly what you’re doing and the pocket size keeps it travel-friendly.

Channel your inner ‘90s pop star with this waist chain, which features a double-layered look and a pretty, delicate design. It’s just over 26 inches long and comes with a 10-inch adjustable extension chain for a better fit — and the 14-karat gold-plated brass makes it both durable and expensive-looking. Slip this on with a bathing suit or any midriff baring outfit for a spicier look.

Even powder devotees will fall for this cream eyeshadow stick, which goes on buttery smooth and leaves behind a highly pigmented look. It’s surprisingly easy to blend out or build upon, and it’s easy for anyone to use, even people who rarely do their own makeup, thanks to the marker-like applicator. This also makes on-the-go touchups a breeze. You can choose from more than 20 colors, including shimmery metallics and matte nudes.

These illusion huggie earrings make it look like you have multiple piercings without actually requiring you to get them. The triple-layered stacked design is so chic and adds luxe-looking sparkle to your ear lobes, making them worthy of everyday wear or a special occasion. And don’t be fooled by the low price tag — happy shoppers affirm they are “very chic looking” and “elegant and effortless.”

This racerback tank dress is almost guaranteed to become a wardrobe essential thanks to its comfortable fit and versatile look. You can esily dress it up with the right accessories, but the sporty chic feel also means you can keep it casual with sneakers. Even better? There’s a built-in bra with a thick elastic band and removable pads that gives you the option to skip your normal bra and feel free.

These hydrogel collagen masks are a cult-favorite among beauty influencers for its ability to make skin glassy, smooth, and soft. It’s made with collagen to plump and firm while helping smooth out texture. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide moisturize and brighten as well. Plus, it works while you’re sleeping — apply this before bed, then leave it on overnight and it’ll turn transparent as it absorbs into your skin.

There’s no reason to risk harmful sun damage when these facial tanning drops exist. Just mix with your moisturizer, serum, or facial oil, and they’ll help make you appear sunkissed in hours. They adapt to your skin tone to give you the most natural-looking tan possible (no orange tone), and they’re buildable and customizable — add more for a deeper bronze or less for something more subtle. As a bonus, raspberry seed oil, vitamin E, and aloe vera hydrate and soothe skin.

This collection of button pins is versatile and weirdly fun to use. The set comes with a variety of buttons, including colorful gems and subtle options, that can replace the buttons on your clothing or close up loose tops to prevent unwanted gaping. The clasps make them so easy to put on and take off, so no sewing is required.

This nail concealer is perfect for the moments you don’t have time for a full manicure but don’t want your nails to be completely bare. It doesn’t require a base or top coat, and has a nourishing formula that helps strengthen and hydrate nails. It also leaves behind a soft jelly color (there are several hues to choose from) and dries quickly. “It gives my nails a beautiful, healthy shine, and the applicator makes it easy to apply evenly,” one shopper wrote. “It looks great for the first couple of days and gives a clean, polished appearance.”

There’s a reason more than 20,000 Amazon shoppers have given this lip gloss a five-star rating. The high-shine, glossy formula makes lips look smoother, softer, and plumper without feeling sticky or heavy. And while it operates more like a pigmented gloss, it feels like a balm, with moisturizing ingredients that keep lips soft and hydrated all day.

If hot tools wrangle hair into long-lasting ringlets, it only makes sense that a heated eyelash curler would net you curled lashes that last. This uses ceramic heat, warms up in seconds, and features four adjustable heat settings. The curved brush works to lift lashes almost instantly (which lasts for hours), and the comb-like design separates and prevents clumping. One charge lasts up to 30 days, and recharging is simple with a USB-C cord.

If you haven’t had luck with a wireless bra yet, try this seamless jelly bra. It feels like a comfy bralette with the look of a regular wire bra, so you get the best of both worlds. Between the W-shape inside, the liquid jelly band, and the deep plunge, this genuinely offers support and lift in a way that looks natural and feels good. Wide straps and a thick band band help smooth and keep everything in place, and it comes with a free extender.

Eliminating body acne can feel like a challenge, but this body spray makes it easy to treat hard-to-reach areas without contorting yourself. It’s made with salicylic acid to help clear breakouts and unclog pores while preventing new acne from forming. Niacinamide works to brighten and refresh, and a mix of witch hazel and aloe create a soothing sensation that also helps redness, making this a win all around.

This dual-ended eyebrow pen features a brush tip on one end to help you create the look of full, lush eyebrows, filling in empty spaces and creating natural-looking hair-like strokes. On the other end is a fine-point pencil tip that can be used as a brow pencil or eyeliner. The waterproof formula won’t budge, you can choose from eight shades, and it comes with a dual-ended brush for blending.

This hair mask might look like a smooth guacamole dip, but don’t be fooled: It’s loaded with hydrating ingredients to help breathe new life into dull, dry strands. Ingredients like avocado oil, honey, coconut oil, and argan oil all help soften, moisturize, smooth, and repair, so that you’ll see a noticeable difference after just one use. Gardenia extract adds a sweet, flowery scent, and the lightweight feel means hair gets hydrated without feeling weighed down.

This Charlotte Tilbury lip liner is a favorite for making lips look fuller thanks to muted tones that are easy to match to your natural lip color. The liner features a waterproof and smudge-proof formula that won’t budge, while the pencil-like applicator is simple to use,. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid and jojoba seed oil make this hydrating and nourishing as well. “I have purchased this lip liner over and over again!!” one shopper raved. “Its so easy to use and actually lasts!”

These lace camisole tops come in so handy when you’re wearing a low-cut shirt and want a little extra coverage. Slip these over your bra, and they add coverage that doesn’t look stuffy or feel like an uncomfortable, bulky extra layer. The fabric is lightweight and soft, so you’ll barely even notice you’re wearing it, and adjustable straps help give you the best fit.

This hydrating body oil is made with a mix of botanical oils, like squalane and moringa, to moisturize, absorb quickly, and leave behind smoother and softer skin without any sticky or oily residue. The best part might be the fragrance, though — the mix of sandalwood, amber, and musk creates a rich santal scent that will leave everyone wondering what you’re wearing.

This liquid latex is the secret for achieving perfect nails at home, even if you’ve never excelled at giving yourself a manicure. Apply this to your cuticles and the skin around your nail, and once hardended, it creates a barrier that prevents smudges and mishaps. When you’re done doing your nails, you can simply peel it off (or use the included tool to lift it up) and you’re left with a flawless manicure.

If you love the look of layered necklaces, but not the tangling that seems inevitable, try this layering clasp. With three individual clasps, this helps to separate your necklaces so that they’re less likely to clump together, creating a more effortless and stylish look. It’s easy to use and is made of 18-karat plated gold that feels durable and holds up well.

Add a little something extra to your outfit with this body chain. It has a lightweight design and adjustable sliding beads that make it very comfortable to wear, and the delicate look adds just a subtle hint of sparkle without feeling overwhelming. This is thin enough to be layered with other necklaces, and you can even wrap it around your wrist to wear as a bracelet.

You’ll want to keep this sunscreen stick on you at all times. Not only does the SPF 50 help protect your skin, but it also comes in a deodorant-like applicator with a curved shape that makes it so easy to apply all over, from your face to your body. The formula is creamy but lightweight and smooth, and won’t leave behind a white cast. It’s water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, and small enough to fit in your pocket.

This invigorating cleansing shampoo is packed with ingredients to deeply refresh your hair. Peppermint and tea tree oil create a pleasant tingling sensation on your scalp as the formula gently cleanses without stripping strands. Plus, more than 49,000 shoppers have given it a five-star rating. “I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the best shampoo I've ever used,” one shopper wrote, noting that it deeply cleanses, removes oil, and leaves behind a refreshing scent.

These gel-cured nail polish strips give you the look of a glossy, shiny gel manicure without all of the time and money spent at the salon. They work like a flexible, adhesive sticker — simply peel them off, place them on your nails, and allow them to set and cure under a UV lamp. There’s no sticky glue or messy polish involved, and they come in multiple sizes so that you can find the best fit for your nails. Bonus: They can last up to three weeks.

If you can’t quit your regular gel manicure habit, opt for these gloves with open fingertips. They offer UPF 200+ protection, making them ideal for use underneath a gel lamp to protect your skin — and they won’t get in the way of your nails. They’re easy to slip on and are made of a comfortable and stretchy fabric that feels cool against the skin even when your hands are underneath the lamp.

This hair paste pulls double duty as a dry shampoo and styling paste that revives your blowout even if it’s been a few days. When rubbed into your roots, the paste absorbs excess oil and sweat to make your hair look cleaner. At the same time, it adds volume and just enough texture, with the addition of coconut oil and argan oil to leave strands soft and silky. It’s lightweight but leaves a matte finish, and a little goes a long way.

These serum patches are kind of like pimple patches — but instead of making breakouts disappear, they help to fade dark spots and even skin tone. Each little patch is packed with a powerful blend of ingredients including niacinamide and glutathione, which work to block melanin from reaching the skin’s surface, and even prevent new dark spots from forming. The patches can be pulled apart for the size you need and promise to make a difference in just seven days.

Perfect for use in between hair appointments, this hair spray promises to cover up your roots instantly. It’s available in six colors that should blend in nicely, with a powdered aerosol formula that comes out easily and covers up everything in just a few spritzes. It’s transfer-proof and sweat- and water-resistant, so it will last throughout the day without fading, and it dries quickly without any mess or residue.

This wireless bra offers an impressive amount of support thanks to the W-shaped lining inside, which wraps around your bust to lift and shape from every angle. The outer sides and straps also offer more lift and help to create a fuller shape, while wide straps and a thick band offer a sleek look. The best part is the flexible, lightweight feel that makes this something you’ll want to wear every single day.

This nail polish top coat is a must-have whether you do your own nails or go to a salon to get them done. If you’ve smudged drying polish, just one or two swipes basically makes those smudges disappear in seconds, smoothing and perfecting the polish so that you don’t have to repaint the entire nail. It dries quickly as well and doesn’t leave behind an oily feeling.

If you always have a hair tie around your wrist, you might as well choose options that that look like jewelry. These hair ties are meant to look like stylish bracelets, made of a mix of stretchy elastic and metallic touches that make them both functional and chic. They look good on your wrist but look even better when in your hair, elevating any style and keeping things in place all day.

With a slightly shimmery, rose gold hue, this setting spray gives your skin a natural-looking glow. Just a few spritzes can be used to prep skin before applying makeup, set makeup in place for the day, or act on its own to give a shimmery look. It’s made with cucumber and chamomile extract to soothe skin, green tea and vitamin E to hydrate and nourish, and caffeine to energize and refresh, so it works as a skin-care product as well.

These lacy shorts are proof that good shapewear doesn’t have to be expensive. These are made of a tight, stretchy material that offers a compression-like feel from the waist to your mid-thigh area. A cross design and steel boning help it smooth and compress, while butt pads in the back offer a lift instead of flattening. It also features a nonslip strip at the waist to prevent any annoying rolling down.

Stretchy, buttery soft, and breathable, this twist-front sports bra is a comfortable option for lounging or low-impact workouts, like weight lifting, walking, yoga, or Pilates. It has a little bit of a compression fit that keeps everything snug, but the best thing about it might be how stylish it is. Between the twisted front and the thin crossed straps in the back, this is made to be shown off.

This nail concealer is perfect for achieving the bare nails look while still ensuring nails look healthy and shiny. Pearlescent shades instantly brighten nails and conceal imperfections, leaving behind a smoother, neater look. The color is buildable, so you can decide how sheer or pigmented you want it to be, and it dries very quickly, with no need for a base or top coat.

This strappy cage bra pulls double duty as hot lingerie and a spicy addition to your wardrobe. You can wear this on its own at home for a revealing bedtime look, or you can wear it over your normal bra to add strappy detail to any low-cut top or dress. It has adjustable straps for a more comfortable fit and one size should fit most.

Don’t skip underwear and pull on leggings or tight pants without adding these legging liners. Made of 100% cotton, these are basically like panty liners that are meant to be stuck to the inside of your pants. The heat-activated adhesive helps to keep these firmly in place all day (even if you’re working out) and offers protection while keeping panty lines away. These are also lightweight and breathable, so they won’t make you sweaty.