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Hands Down, These Clever Things Will Make You Look 10x Better Than You Usually Do

Cool products that bring out your natural shine.

Written by Erin Celletti
Hands Down, These Clever Things Will Make You Look 10x Better Than You Usually Do
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If you’re looking to give yourself a little “zhuhz” in the looks department, it’s actually a lot easier than you might think. Adding a little boost to your brows, smoothness to your tresses, or glow to your skin can go a really long way. From genius hair finishing sticks to fabric shavers, everyday jewelry to body scrubs, Amazon is chock-full of products that can instantly elevate your look and boost your confidence. Here are some favorite beauty, skin care, and lifestyle products that will leave you glowing and feeling fabulous with very little effort.

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This Hair Finishing Stick For Smooth, Sleek Styles

Achieve sleek, slicked-back hairstyles with ease, thanks to this hair finishing stick. With a mascara-like design, this brush-on hair gel will tame flyaways and lock in your look with added shine, not grease. It’s suited for all types of hair, and is perfectly sized to be tossed in your bag for on-the-go touch ups.

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A Jewelry Cleaner To Instantly Brighten & Shine Your Gems

Give your fine and everyday jewelry new life with this jewelry cleaner that’s a best-seller on Amazon. A leading brand in the jewelry-care world, this formula is free from ammonia, making it safe and effective for gold, diamonds, gemstones and even costume jewelry. Just place your jewelry in the convenient dip tray, wait a few seconds and voilà — shine and sparkle restored.

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A Japanese Nail Buffer That Adds Instant, Impressive Shine

If your nails are looking dull or ridged, give them a once-over with this Japanese nail buffer. This three-sided block does away with ridges, evens texture out, then leaves nails with a smooth, polished shine — they’ll look so good, you might be tempted to forego polish. What’s more, the buffer is infused with strengthening, moisturizing minerals.

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This Vegan Lip Butter For Softer, More Hydrated Lips

Add moisture and a healthy glow to your lips with this tinted lip butter. A natural swap for petrolatum-based balms, the combo of agave and shea butter makes for a luscious treatment that glides on to instantly hydrate dry, chapped lips. Choose from 14 shades, including clear for those who take a minimalist approach to makeup.

  • Available shades: 14

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A Fabric Shaver That Tackles Fuzzies, Pulls & Pilling

Give new life to your clothes with this fabric shaver by Conair. With over 84,000 five-star reviews, this shaver is all you need to remedy pulls, pilling, and fuzz. It’s battery operated — so no need for charging or cords — and is adjustable for use with a variety of delicate materials. It’s super easy to use — just run it across your clothes or upholstery, then empty out the catch chamber.

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This Makeup Brush Cleaner That Does The Work For You

Cleaning makeup brushes is one of those annoying but necessary tasks. Thankfully, this luxe makeup brush cleaner makes it easy, effective, and even fun. The handy electronic device restores your brushes to as good as new in just minutes with unique spinning technology that first spins to clean and then to dry. This is an easy way to keep your brushes in great shape and your skin free from makeup residue and germs.

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This Wireless, Seamless Bra That’s Comfy & Supportive

This comfortable yet supportive bra by Calvin Klein will restore your faith in properly fitting undergarments. Made with smooth, soft microfiber, the lightweight bra is lightly lined with removable molded cups and without an uncomfortable underwire or annoying tags. It’s available in a range of easy sizing options, and in 28 colors.

  • Available colors: 28
  • Available sizes: 5

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A Brow Pencil To Fill, Fluff & Shape Your Brows

The NYX Micro Brow pencil will quickly reveal the power of properly filled brows. With a super-slim and retractable tip, this pencil has all you need to seamlessly fill in, shape, and add definition to your eyebrows before blending and brushing them out with the attached spoolie brush. Choose from 12 shades to find your closest match and remember, brows are cousins not twins.

  • Available shades: 12

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This Pigmented Powder That Makes Your Hair Roots Look Fuller

Instantly fill in sparse areas on your scalp with this hairline powder that bonds with your existing strands while adding volume and coverage. Select the shade that most closely matches your roots and apply the powder with the handy applicator — it’s easier to use than a messy spray. The formula is resistant to water and sweat, and won’t stain or block pores.

  • Available shades: 14

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This KP Body Scrub That Buffs Away Red Bumps

This KP Bump Eraser body scrub isn’t your average exfoliator — it’s made to target keratosis pilaris, aka “strawberry skin.” Made with pumice as well as glycolic and lactic acids, the formula combines the effects of microdermabrasion and a peel in one easy-to-apply-scrub. Plus, the addition of vitamin E and other soothing ingredients helps to nourish and hydrate dry, irritated skin.

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These Sparkling Huggie Earrings That Go With Any Outfit

A perfect everyday earring, these cuff earrings gently hug your ears for comfortable, subtle glam. They’re plated in 14-karat gold and feature eight sparkling cubic zirconias as well as stainless steel posts, making them a good option for anyone with sensitive ears. Choose from finishes like rose gold, white gold, and classic yellow gold.

  • Available finishes: 6

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This Under-Eye Balm That Will Leave You Looking Totally Refreshed

Give your eyes a refreshing glow — and reduce the look of puffiness, swelling, and uneven texture — with this brightening eye balm from fan-favorite brand TULA. The unique formula contains collagen and peptides for a firming effect, along with caffeine to tighten skin, and rose water to tone and provide a more refreshed, wide-awake look.

  • Available options: 6

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This Tinted Gel Cream For A Smoother-Looking Complexion

Part of bareMinerals’ Complexion Rescue family, this tinted hydrating gel cream is a three-in-one product that your cosmetics bag will thank you for. Besides giving your complexion a glowy tint, it provides mineral-based SPF-30 protection and hydrates skin with hyaluronic acid. In fact, it may boost skin’s hydration up to 215% in just one week, based on a clinical study. Choose from 19 shades, and a matte or dewy finish.

  • Available shades: 19

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A 12-Pack Of Laser-Cut Undies That Don’t Leave Lines

Kiss panty lines goodbye with this 12-pack of ultra-comfy bikini underwear. They’re laser-cut for a no-show style — even under leggings and yoga pants —and are designed not to dig in or roll down, making them comfortable enough to wear for hours on end. Choose from multipacks of brights, all black, or this set of soft and colorful bikinis.

  • Available multipacks: 5
  • Available sizes: Small — X-Large

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This Cult-Favorite Bonding Oil That Adds Shine & Strength To Your Hair

With more than 44,000 reviews and a 4.7-star overall rating, it’s easy to see that the No. 7 Bonding Oil by Olaplex is a fan favorite in the hair-care world. This reparative oil strengthens hair bonds with just a few drops, so it won’t weigh down hair or make it greasy. And it not only works to improve condition, but also provides UV and heat protection, while controlling frizz and adding beautiful shine.

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This Satin Sleep Set For *Real* Beauty Rest

Sleep in style and comfort with this satin sleep set that includes a pillowcase, eye mask, and hair scrunchie. Made with vegan silk, the smooth, cooling fabric feels amazing and won’t pull on skin or snarl and frizz hair the way cotton does. Not to mention, the ombré designs are downright dreamy.

  • Available colors: 6

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An Eyeshadow Primer That Keeps Your Makeup On Lock

Keep your eye makeup look on lock all day long by using this eyeshadow primer by Elizabeth Mott. Just a pea-size amount on your eyelids will ensure your powders stay put and the pigment preserved without fading or falling underneath your lash line. Just apply, wait 30 seconds, and then put on your shadow.

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A Light-Up Vanity Mirror For Flawless Makeup Application

Master your makeup application with this backlit makeup vanity mirror that offers illumination and magnification. With a 36-piece LED light feature around the perimeter, the mirror helps you get a clear view, and can be powered via USB or AAA batteries. It folds up for portability, and you can adjust the angle to your preferred position thanks to 180-degree swivel rotation.

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This Best-Selling Liquid Lipstick That Won’t Budge All Day

The only thing better than rocking a bright, bold lip is when the color last all day long without budging, smudging, or fading. With Maybelline’s SuperStay liquid lipstick, you can get up to 16 hours of wear that lasts through eating, drinking, and everything else. The lipstick creates a chic, matte finish, with no color transfer. Choose from more than 40 shades to find your perfect match.

  • Available shades: 43

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These Manicure Drops That Speed Up Drying Time

Time may fly when you’re having fun, but it slows down indefinitely when you’re waiting for your mani to dry. Thanks to these lacquer drying drops by OPI, your polish can go from wet to dry in just 60 seconds — and fully dry in five minutes. Plus, the formula is infused with jojoba oil and vitamin E to give your cuticles some moisturizing TLC, too.

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This Body Lotion That Adds Summery Shimmer All Year Long

Mario Badescu is known for gentle but effective skin-care must-haves, and the Summer Shine body lotion is no exception, adding a subtle, luminous shimmer to the body while locking in hydration. Because it’s enriched with vitamin A and soothing antioxidants, it restores skin from the outside in while giving you a gorgeous glow.

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These No-Show Nipple Shields That Let You Go Braless

Go braless without foregoing coverage, thanks to these nipple covers that are soft, discreet, and secure. Made with skin-friendly silicone, these shields are available in two sizes and five colors, so you can find the best, most natural match for your skin tone. They’re waterproof and reusable, and come in their own handy storage box for safekeeping between uses.

  • Available colors: 5
  • Available sizes: 2

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A Makeup Brush Set That Has Everything You Need

The brushes you use to apply your makeup are just as important as the products themselves, which is why this well-rated makeup brush set is an essential. Complete with 14 soft, synthetic brushes and a brush cleaning solution to keep them in tip-top shape, the set has all you need for a full face of makeup, from foundation to eyeliner and everything in between.

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This Primer That Sets A Glowing Base For Your Makeup

The key to a flawless face of makeup? Applying the right base. This glowing base was created by a leading K-beauty makeup artist to serve as a layer that evens skin tone and illuminates the complexion. It also grips to your concealer, foundation, and blush to keep your makeup fresh all day while feeling super smooth, too. The brand has other formulations for correcting redness, smoothing the skin, and more.

  • Available finishes: 5

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This Set of Beauty Blenders For Flawless Foundation

Flawlessly and comfortably blend in your liquid foundation with this set of five beauty sponges. Use them fully wet, damp, or dry to apply foundation, cream blush, and contouring elements. They’re easy to clean, soft to the touch, and will quickly become a part of your daily makeup routine, thanks to their ease of use and perfect results.

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This Detangling Brush That Takes The Drama Out Of Detangling

With this vegan, organic detangling brush, hair brushing can turn into a relaxing act of self care instead of a painful, dreaded daily task. Made with bioplastic recyclable straw, the spring-mounted brush fits your unique head shape for painless detangling, while delivering a scalp massage, too. With more than 31,000 reviews and a 4.6-star overall rating, it’s a must-have.

  • Available colors: 11

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This Thickening Shampoo With Impressive Results

Enriched with nourishing ingredients like rice protein, biotin, amino acids, and copper peptides, this thickening shampoo gives strands a weightless boost of volume and lift. A great option for fine and thin hair, it effectively removes oil and scalp buildup, all without stripping your strands of moisture — so you’ll get body without sacrificing shine. The formula is sulfate free, so it’s extra gentle on strands.

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This Classic Herringbone Choker That Goes With Any Outfit

Rocking a daily, go-to accessory like this herringbone choker can add an easy element of style to any look. This simple 14-karat gold-plated necklace features a subtle herringbone design for a bit of texture. It’s 14 inches and comes with a 2-inch extension if you want extra length. It's perfect worn alone but can also be layered with longer necklaces.

  • Available options: 22

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These Quick-Drying Hair Towels That Save On Time & Heat Styling

Save yourself time and energy with these quick-drying microfiber hair wraps. Instead of harsh towel-drying with a cotton terry material, these microfiber wraps gently and quickly absorb excess water while you go about your morning routine. And, they come in a set of four, so you can keep them all for yourself or gift one to a friend.

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These Hand Masks That Hydrate & Feel Amazing

Give your hands an intense dose of hydration with these intensive repairing hand masks. Fortified with hyaluronic acid, coconut oil, and milk extract, these moisturizing gloves deliver a nourishing treatment that targets dry, cracked hands and leaves them feeling softer and silkier. Plus, the gloves are touch screen-compatible, so you can scroll while you wear them. Genius.

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This Weightless Leave-In Conditioner That’s An Award Winner

Step up your hair-care game and restore shine, softness, and strength with the Miracle Moisture leave-in conditioner . With a non-greasy and lightweight formula, it helps to detangle your hair and protect against fading and breakage while nourishing your strands, too. This award winner is suitable for all hair types — just spray, comb through, and style.

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A Cuticle Cream That Hydrates & Strengthens Your Nails

This highly rated cuticle conditioner and serum penetrates more deeply than others, so your nails will get a powerful, reparative treatment. The serum is made with nourishing and hydrating ingredients like aloe vera, vitamin E, Japanese seaweed, and shea butter to deliver TLC to dry, tough cuticles while adding a gorgeous shine to your nail beds.

  • Available options: 6

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This K-Beauty Dry Shampoo Powder That Lets You Skip A Wash Day (Or 3)

Ditch the aerosol dry shampoo sprays and give your hair new life with the Tap Secret mattifying dry shampoo powder. Winner of the Allure Best in Beauty award, this K-beauty wonder is an ultra-fine powder that come with an easy-to-use sponge applicator for stress-free use. Benzene free, it quickly absorbs oil, boosts volume, and restores freshness to your hair without leaving a white cast behind.

  • Available options: 7

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This Antioxidant-Packed Body Scrub That Will Leave You Glowing

This all-over sugar and salt scrub is formulated with antioxidant-rich turmeric root extract to help smooth and brighten your skin like no other. The addition of coconut oil and shea butter upgrade moisture for soft, silky skin. Use it on your feet for a spa-like pedicure, your legs before shaving, or all over before a spray tan treatment.

  • Available options: 10

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These Demaplaning Razors That Remove Dead Skin Cells & Peach Fuzz

Give yourself an effective at-home skin-care treatment with these Japonesque dermaplaner facial razors. Featuring stainless steel blades, these easy-to-use tools remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz to reveal a smooth, glowy complexion. You’ll even notice that your makeup wil apply more seamlessly. .

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A Daily Vitamin C Serum For A Natural Glow

For skin brightening in as little three weeks (when used daily), reach for this K-Beauty staple: the Day Glow vitamin C serum. Along with vitamin C, it’s made with ferulic acid, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E, which work together to fade sun spots, clear congested pores, and give skin a smooth, lumionus finish. Just a few drop daily is all it takes.

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This Thickening Hair Lotion For Added Volume

Add body to fine or thinning hair with this lightweight thickening lotion. Formulated with cotton flower extract, it creates weightless volume with a flexible finish. Just spray it directly onto strands and then blow dry or air dry for fuller-feeling hair without any stickiness or crunch.

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These Exfoliating Lip Brushes For Lipstick That Goes On Smoothly

Avoid picking and biting at chapped, dry lips and instead, use these silicone exfoliating lip brushes that gently buff away dead and peeling skin. They’ll also improve circulation for a fuller appearance while smoothing out skin for more even lipstick application. Just gently brush your lips in a circular motion for maximum effectiveness.

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These Velvet Bow Scrunchies That Complete Any Ponytail

These velvet bow scrunchies add the perfect amount of adorable energy to any outfit. Instead of hard metal clips that can damage and pull at hair, these hair bands are made of soft velvet elastic and adorned with a beautiful bow at the center. Wear them with ponytails, buns, or braids for an elevated, put-together look.

  • Available options: 3

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This At-Home Gel Polish That Doesn’t Need A UV Light

Love the look and wear power of gel polish but hate the UV exposure? This gel polish by Sally Hansen gives the appearance and feel of a gel manicure without needing to be cured by a UV lamp. Specially formulated to be chip- and peel-resistant, it’s applied and removed like “regular” nail polish but gives up to eight days of long-lasting color and next-level shine.

  • Available colors: 24