
55 Awesome Things You Didn't Know Existed That Make You So Much Hotter
Clever beauty hacks, incoming.
It’s no secret that most people want to look their best — but don’t want to break the bank in the process. What is a secret is that it’s actually easier than you think to make small tweaks to your skin care, hair routine, and wardrobe that will have you feeling so much hotter. From makeup must-haves that lock in your glam to fashion gadgets that customize your look, there’s something for you below. Here are our favorite glow-up essentials that you didn’t even know existed.
01Cult-Favorite Glow Drops That Work To Highlight Or Bronze
The reason these glow drops are so popular is because you can use them as a highlighter or as a bronzer to give yourself a stunningly sun-kissed glow. It comes in quite a few shades to deliver a slight tint that’s thin, glossy, and luminous. Plus, it’s made with shea butter to hydrate while adding dimensional color.
02A Hair Treatment Spray That Repels Moisture & Controls Frizz
This viral hair treatment spray has over 70,000 five-star ratings for a reason: It works to repel moisture and control frizz, giving you the shiny, soft hair of your dreams. It basically waterproofs your hair — great for anyone who lives in a high-humidity environment — so your locks stay glossy, glassy, and silky soft.
03Korean Lip Oil That Hydrates, Plumps, & Leaves A Glassy Finish
This Korean lip oil doubles as a stain, meaning it not only hydrates, nourishes, and plumps your lips, but depending on the shade of the balm, also leaves a subtle stain that adds a pop of color to your face in seconds. It’s made with antioxidant-rich mint extract, moisture-locking botanical oils, and exfoliating apple water for your best lips yet.
04A Caffeine-Packed Under-Eye Balm In A Convenient Applicator
This eye stick is packed with caffeine, retinol, collagen, and hyaluronic acid which work together to help firm, smooth, and hydrate the delicate skin underneath your eyes. It can be used alone, at night, or underneath makeup to leave your skin feeling properly pampered. And because it comes in a lipstick-like tube, you can reapply anywhere.
05Stretchy Hair Ties Accented With Chic Gold Hardware
What makes these hair ties an absolute must-have is that they look good in your hair or around your wrist when you’re not using them. They not only have a stretchy hair tie components but they’re also accented with gold-tone hardware that looks like jewelry on your wrist.
06Moisturizing Heel Sleeves Packed With Aloe Vera & Jojoba Oil
These moisturizing heel socks help give you softer heels in just 20 minutes a day. They have an inner gel lining that’s packed with aloe vera, jojoba oil, and grapeseed oil, all of which are activated by your body heat, releasing moisture directly into your skin to soothe cracked and dry skin.
07A Green Tea-Infused Face Primer With A Velvety, Blurred Finish
This blurring face primer minimizes the appearance of pores to give you a flawless foundation for your makeup application, leaving your skin with a smooth, matte finish. The lightweight formula is made with shea butter, green tea extract, and cucumber extract to set your makeup while hydrating and keeping skin comfortable.
08A Heated Round Brush For A Blowout Without The Air
This heated round brush gives you all the benefits of a blowout without the tricky-to-control hot air. It has a 1.5-inch ceramic barrel with smoothing bristles that you can use on dry hair to style, add volume, and give yourself that salon-worthy look in just a few minutes.
09Hair Identifier Spray & Dermaplaning Razors For Ultra-Smooth Skin
If you’re interested in dermaplaning but don’t know where to start, check out this kit. It comes with four razors and — more importantly — hair identifier spray that helps highlight the peach fuzz on your face that’s hard to see with the naked eye. Just spritz it on your face before shaving and you won’t miss a spot. It has a plant-based formula that goes on with a fine mist and is easy to wash off.
10A Vegan Lip Balm With A Soft, Non-Greasy Texture
This vegan lip balm is packed with agave, shea butter, plant-based oils, and other powerhouse ingredients that help soothe, soften, and protect chapped lips. It glides on smoothly and feels soft without leaving a greasy, sticky feeling behind. Plus it gives your lips a subtle tint for a light pop of color.
11A Detangling Brush With An Ergonomic Handle
This detangling brush is designed with an ergonomic handle and flexible bristles that gently glide through your hair, minimizing damage, pulling, and breakage while you do it. It can be used on straight, curly, thin, thick, wet, or dry hair, making it versatile addition to your beauty kit.
12Peel-Off Lip Liner Stain That Lasts All Day Without Smudging
This peel-off lip stain can be used on a full lip or as a liner depending on the level of coverage you’re looking for. Either way, it’s transfer proof, smudge proof, and keeps that pop of color on your lips all day long. It has a bold, highly pigmented formula that’s waterproof and even hydrates your lips while you’re wearing it.
13Best-Selling Nipple Covers That Outlast Sweat & Water
For tricky outfits, these best-selling nipple covers have a water-resistant, medical-grade adhesive that holds firmly all day long — no matter how much you sweat. They come in multiple colors and sizes, with ultra-slim edges for totally seamless coverage, no matter how daring your ensemble. Plus they come with a carrying case that helps maintain their curved shape.
14An Exfoliating Brush That Prevents Ingrown Hairs & Razor Bumps
This exfoliating brush was designed to be used on wet or dry skin in a circular motion to help prevent ingrown hairs and razor burn. Best to use before shaving, waxing, or even getting a spray tan, the brush can also help remove dead skin, increase circulation, and unclog pores.
15A Tongue Brush & Gel Kit That Helps Eliminate Bad Breath
This tongue cleaning set comes with a specially designed brush and zinc-packed gel that together help eliminate bad breath without removing all the essential bacteria from your mouth. The bristles scrub your tongue’s crevices for a super-deep clean and the gel has a minty fresh taste.
16An Absorbent Vest That Helps Prevent Sweat Stains
This sweat guard vest can be worn alone or underneath your clothes to absorb excess sweat and prevent stains or uncomfortable wetness from getting on your clothes. The double-sided fabric absorbs quickly while staying breathable, flexible, and comfortable enough to wear all day long.
17Blurring Powder That Controls Shine On The Go
This blurring powder is made with a blend of three powders and blue hyaluronic acid to help absorb oil, blur your pores, and smooth your skin without making it look or feel dry. From fan-favorite K-beauty brand LANEIGE, the powder comes with a velvet puff applicator to take down shiny spots and set makeup whether you’re home or on the go.
18Popular Tinted Lip Balms That Add A Hydrating Pop Of Color
These tinted lip balms are a great way to hydrate your skin while adding an eye-catching wash of color without any effort. They’re packed with organic beeswax, coconut oil, aloe vera, and more, designed to lock in moisture for long-lasting hydration. No wonder these balms have earned an impressive 4.6-star overall rating from nearly 18,000 shoppers.
19A Satin Bedding Set That’s Gentle On Skin & Hair
This satin bedding set is so buttery soft and smooth that you’ll feel like you’re at an expensive hotel in the comfort of your own home. It has that classic shiny finish that feels ultra luxurious and the satin is great for your beauty routine, preventing redness and marks on your skin as well as breakage and frizz in your hair.
20A Light-Up Vanity Mirror For Expert Makeup Application
This mirror turns any surface into the perfect vanity to do your makeup or apply skin care. It has a built-in ring light with three color temperatures and adjustable brightness levels depending on the time of day. Plus, it can be used continuously for up to three hours on a single charge.
21A Lip-Exfoliating Balm For Smoother Lipstick Application
One easy way to get a totally flawless lipstick application is by exfoliating your lips with this balm first. It’s infused with jojoba oil, shea butter, and avocado oil to not only hydrate and lock in moisture, but to also buff away dry and dead skin. This way, when it’s time for lipstick, it goes on with a buttery smooth finish. It comes in fun flavors like coconut and cotton candy.
22Collagen-Packed Jelly Cream That Really Boosts Hydration
This jelly cream is made with freeze-dried collagen, niacinamide, squalane, and hyaluronic acid which are designed to work together to promote firmness, improve the moisture barrier, even skin tone, and reveal your skin’s naturally glowing complexion. Add it to your daily morning and nighttime skin-care routines.
23Hair-Thickening Spray Made With Texturizing Sea Salt
If you want to add serious volume and thickness to your hair, you have to check out this spray. It’s made with sea salt which adds a ton of texture and definition to your locks. Plus, the algae and kelp extract adds softness and shine to balance out the texture and keep your hair looking and feeling amazing.
24A Scalp Massage Brush With Anti-Static Boar Bristles
This brush does everything: The double-layer design detangles, the boar bristles fight static, and the flexible base conforms to the shape of your scalp to give you a refreshing massage. The bristles not only keep your hair smooth and shiny but also help bring oils out from the roots to the ends for even distribution and shinier strands.
25A Garment Steamer Glove That’s Basically A Mini Ironing Board
This glove is made with a thick, heat-insulated sponge that makes steaming easy and helps prevent burns on your hands and wrist. It has a finger buckle to keep your hand in place while you’re working and the waterproof surface prevents any steam from getting through the glove to your skin. Plus, it provides a flat surface to create tension so you can get a crisp steam.
26Elastic Band Cutters For Pain-Free Hair Tie Removal
These elastic band cutters slip underneath those tiny, tight hair ties to cut them free without breaking, cutting, or damaging your hair. Simply slide them under, lift the elastic, swipe the little blade, and remove. Plus it comes with a bunch of elastic bands so you don’t have to worry about replacing them.
27A Moisturizing Hair Treatment For Silky, Shiny Locks In Just 8 Seconds
This moisturizing hair treatment works in just eight seconds in the shower to give you silkier, shinier, and healthier-looking hair. With a silicone-free and paraben-free formula, the treatment can be used a few times a week on wet hair after shampooing. Plus the side of the bottle has pre-measured dosage marks, which makes it so easy to dispense.
28A Heatless Curling Set With A Hair-Safe Satin Coating
This heatless curling rod has a satin exterior that’s gentle on your hair, so you can prevent damage, breakage, and split ends all while giving yourself beachy, salon-worthy waves overnight. Simply wrap your hair around the curling rod, secure it with the included hair ties, and get sound sleep. When you wake up, you’ll have frizz-free waves without heat damage.
29Fleece-Lined Stockings That Keep You Feeling Warm & Looking Chic
If you want the look of stockings under skirts and dresses but don’t want your legs exposed to the freezing cold elements, you have to check out these fleece-lined tights. Highly elastic, they’re lined with ultra-warm fleece that protects your skin without feeling too thick or bulky. Plus, they look just like nylons.
- Available sizes: X-Small — Large
- Available styles: 27
30Collagen Face Masks That Reveal Your Naturally Glowing Complexion
These collagen-packed face masks are also made with hyaluronic acid that works to rejuvenate your skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, and super hydrated. These refreshing masks are constructed from natural bamboo fiber that makes it feel like you’re getting a spa treatment from the comfort of your couch.
31Dry Shampoo Powder That Absorbs Oil & Adds Volume
What makes this dry shampoo powder absolutely brilliant isn’t just the ingredients — hello biotin, lavender extract, and Korean ginseng — but also the compact way it’s packaged. It has a built-in applicator puff so you can take it with you anywhere you need to absorb oil, add volume, or generally refresh your locks.
32A Totally Seamless Bra That’s Both Lifting & Ultra-Comfortable
This seamless bra has a unique W-shaped jelly strip that gives you lifting support without an uncomfortable underwire. It has a chic, scalloped edge and it’s made of a buttery soft fabric that won’t pinch or prod your skin while you’re wearing it. It has a low-cut V-neckline that looks great under sweaters, T-shirts, and more.
- Available sizes: Small — 3X-Large
- Available colors: 9
33Seamless Undies With Gorgeous Lace-Trimmed Waistbands
It’s shocking how budget friendly these undies are, considering the quality and cuteness. They’re made of breathable and stretchy fabric that feels like a second skin and won’t show under trousers or leggings. And they have stunningly delicate V-shaped waists that are embellished with lace for a glamorous touch.
- Available sizes: Small — XX-Large
- Available colors: 7
34Teeth-Whitening Strips Made With Natural Coconut Oil
These teeth strips are made with natural coconut oil to gradually whiten your teeth over time with each use. They work to remove stains from food, coffee, wine, and more, giving you a brighter smile without causing a ton of sensitivity. The strips themselves are easy to use and remove and feature a nonslip texture that keeps them secure on your teeth while you’re wearing them.
35A Polish Smudge Fixer That Erases Dents & Nicks In Minutes
With just one brush stroke, this polish fixes smudges, dents, and nicks in your color to save your manicure and make it last way longer. Apply it to the entire nail to instantly smooth out your polish and leave it looking like you just left the salon. It can also be used as a top coat to seal your polish to prevent any damage.
36A Baseball Cap With A Raised Slot For A High Ponytail
This baseball cap may look normal from the front, but in the back, it has a higher slot designed to comfortably fit your high ponytail. It has an adjustable Velcro closure to customize the fit and mesh panels for breathability. And the slightly distressed look adds some vintage charm that’s great for the beach, while you’re running errands, or at a baseball game.
- Available sizes: One Size
- Available colors: 43
37Eyelash Shampoo That Deeply Cleanses Hair Follicles
While this eyelash shampoo is great for lash extension maintenance, it’s also useful to make sure you’re fully cleaning your natural lashes. After all, the cleaner they are, the better they hold onto mascara and falsies. It works to deeply cleanse hair follicles with an oil-free formula that’s safe for your eyes and your skin. The thick foam is easy to apply and easy to wash off, too.
38A 2-Sided Eyebrow Pen That Shapes, Shades, & Fills
This two-sided eyebrow pen does everything. One side features a four-fork tip that fills in the brow and adds some color. On the other side, a precision tip allows you to shape the brow by adding hair-like strokes wherever you feel like you need it. The brush even has an angled tip that helps keep your strokes steady, even if your hand isn’t.
39A Hair-Finishing Balm With A Built-In Comb For Easy Application
This balm has a built-in, contour-shaped comb that can be used to tame flyaways around your forehead, behind your ears, or at the nape of your neck for a totally seamless look. It’s packed with hydrating ingredients that work gently without leaving your hair feeling sticky or greasy.
40Bra Extenders That Add Up To 2 Inches To Your Bra’s Band
Talk about things you didn’t know existed. Have a bra you love but that fits a little too tight? These bra extenders come with two-hook, three-hook, or four-hook options that can be attached to your bra’s existing band to add up to 2 inches for more comfort. They have stainless steel hooks and are made of soft cotton to be gentle on skin, too.
41A Shimmery Makeup Stick For Your Eyes, Cheeks, & Lips
This shimmery stick can be used as eye shadow, lip balm, or highlighter to add some sugar and spice to your makeup routine. The jelly texture has an ultra-lightweight feel that’s naturally hydrating. And since it’s totally buildable, you can use it before or after your makeup. As a bonus, the compact packaging makes it easy to freshen up on the go, too.
42Moisture-Wicking Shoe Liners That Control Odor For Sock-Free Looks
If you want to wear your favorite slip-ons without socks but hate the odor and discomfort that sometimes comes with that, check out these liners. They not only add cushion and support to flat shoes, but they’re moisture-wicking so they help prevent sweat and odors, keeping your shoes feeling fresh longer. Plus they can be cleaned in the washing machine.
- Available sizes: Small, Large
- Available colors: 4
43Gorgeous Press-On Nails That Last Up To 2 Weeks
These gorgeous press-on nails have a unique, jelly-like finish with a trendy almond shape that elongates the look of your fingers and will make you feel like you’re just out of the salon. They’re chip resistant and can last up to two weeks. Plus they come with 30 custom-molded nails so you can get the perfect fit.
44A Brush-Drying Rack That Makes Beauty Tool Maintenance Easier
This makeup brush drying rack has 28 silicone holes in all sizes to give you an easy way to dry everything from your thick foundation brush to your small eyeliner brush. After washing your brushes, just place them inside the rack face-down so all the excess water can drain and you can have ready-to-use brushes sooner.
45Jewelry Cleaner That Has Gems Sparkling In Just 30 Seconds
This best-selling jewelry cleaner has a gentle but powerful formula that repels grime to give your rings, necklaces, and earrings long-lasting shine. Simply dip the jewelry into the cleaner, brush it down, then rinse it off. The formula also works to reduce the appearance of scratches so your jewelry has new life.
46Clothing Cinch Rings That Make Any Item Look Tailored
These clothing cinch rings come in four different sizes that can be used on shirts, dresses, tunics, and more to make all of your clothes look like you’ve had them professionally tailored. The rings themselves are thin and have a very low profile so they’re virtually invisible. Plus, they can be used and reused endlessly.
47Shine-Fighting Blotting Sheets Made With Ultra-Absorbent Rice Powder
These blotting sheets are infused with absorbent rice powder that helps control oil and leaves your makeup looking good as new. Each package dispenses a blotting paper one at a time so it’s really easy to travel with when your skin needs a refresh on the go. It’s great on your T-zone, eyelids, neck — you name it.
48Pedicure Sandals With Clever Built-In Toe Separators
Whether you frequent the salon or do your own pedicures, you need these sandals to prevent smudging after the fact. They have built-in toe separators that keep them from touching while your polish is still drying. Plus, aside from being a pedi-necessary accessory, the sandals are also great for gently stretching your feet after a long day in tight shoes.
- Available sizes: Small — Large
- Available colors: 9
49Pearl Brooch Buttons That Add Style Without Sewing
These pearls come in convenient pin form so you can add buttons, clips, or just an eye-catching accent to your clothes without sewing. Even though the posts are sharp enough to pierce your clothes, they’re so thin, they won’t leave any holes or damage behind. In back, they have a flat, circular closure that sits comfortably against your skin.
50A Portable Lint Roller That Looks Like A Chic Purse
A little birdie tells us that lint rollers are about to become this year’s newest chic accessory. This one looks like a purse — it has a chic ribbed shell with golden accents and a wrist strap to easily take it with you and keep your look neat and polished. And it comes with three replacement rolls of sticky tape so you’ll never be caught without reinforcements.
51A Dental Pick Storage Case To Stay Fresh Anywhere
This portable dental floss pick case is a must-have in your purse so you can stay fresh and clean no matter where you are. It holds up to 10 floss picks at a time and it’s refillable so you can use it again and again. It completely closes so you don’t have to worry about any dust or grime getting inside, either.
52A Purple Hair Mask That Removes Brassiness From Blonde Tones
This best-selling purple hair mask is packed with argan oil and keratin to deeply condition and strengthen your hair while the purple toner reduces brassiness. The result? A cooler, brighter blonde. It works in just five to 10 minutes and reinforces weak strands, adds salon-worthy shine, and corrects dryness and damage.
53No-Crease Hair Clips To Prevent Dents While You’re Styling
There’s a reason salons use these hair clips while they’re cutting, blow drying, and styling your hair — they actually do not crease. They have a sleek, matte finish with metal bottoms that don’t dent so you can add and remove them without any course correction. The duckbill hair clips also have nonslip inner grips to keep them in place.
54A Fabric Shaver That Removes Pilling & Lint From Your Garments
This fabric shaver can be used on all kinds of fabric to remove lint and pills to keep your clothes looking good as new. With the cover off, it’s best for cotton, synthetics, and more. And with the cover on in, it can tackle delicate fabrics like wool while preventing damage. Plus it lasts for up to two hours on a single charge.
55Reusable Shoe Bags To Clean Sneakers In The Washing Machine
These reusable shoe wash bags are a brilliant way to clean your sneakers in the washing machine so they can look as good as the day you bought them. The laundry bag has a mesh design with a shaggy interior that gets into the nooks and crannies of your shoes while the whole thing is bouncing around the washing machine.