
55 Weird Hacks That Make You Look Naturally Hot
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When it comes to looking naturally snatched, a weird new product or two can be just the hack you need. For instance, you can swap fussy nail maintenance for natural-looking press-ons that look just as good (if not better). Or, skip the pricey spray tan and use a weird tanning mousse for bronzed skin in minutes. There’s at-home hair gloss for radiant shine — and the list goes on. Shop weird beauty products below that make it easy to look effortlessly hot on the daily.
01Milk Tea Facial Spray That Keeps Makeup Dewy All Day
Made with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid in a unique cream and essence blend, this milk tea skin mist leaves behind a glowy finish that doesn’t look greasy or feel heavy. It has a lightweight feel and a blend of six herbal extracts make it extra soothing when you spritz it on. It’s perfect for setting makeup, providing a hydrating boost, or refreshing your makeup midday.
02Powerful Brow Gel To Hold Bold Shape For Hours
This brow sculpt pen allows you to both manipulate your brows into the perfect shape and keep them locked in there for hours, sweat or water be damned. The long-lasting formula acts like a strong wax, keeping hairs firmly in place, but feels and dries like a gel, meaning it’s not too sticky or tacky, dries clear, and doesn’t flake. A dual-ended brush allows for precise and easy shaping.
03A Popular Peel-Off Collagen Mask For Glass Skin
With more than 14,000 five-star ratings, it’s safe to say this peel-off mask is a customer favorite. It contains collagen, which helps firm and strengthen skin while boosting radiance, niacinamide for smoothness, and ceramides and hyaluronic acid for hydration. Plus, it’s super convenient: Apply onto a clean face at night, let dry for 15 minutes, then sleep with it on. When you wake up, you can peel it off to reveal smooth, glass-like skin that looks and feels amazing.
04Tanning Drops You Add To Moisturizer For Natural-Looking Glow
Opt for these self-tanning drops to achieve a natural-looking sun-kissed glow, no actual time in the sun required. A little goes a long way — just add a few drops to your moisturizer or foundation — and it’s easy to customize your color by adding more or less. It dries quickly, doesn’t streak or transfer, and develops over the course of eight hours. You can pick between light, medium, and dark shades.
05Salmon PDRN Serum Spray To Smooth & Refresh
Your makeup and complexion might look flawless when you leave the house, but by mid-afternoon, chances are good things are starting to fade. That’s where this serum spray comes in. An ultra-fine mist loaded with fan-fave hero ingredient salmon PDRN, along with collagen and hyaluronic acid, it helps leave skin glowy, refresh makeup, and maintain that moisture barrier. It also absorbs into skin super fast, so it’s good to use on the go.
06Clean-Looking Press-On Nails That Replace Fussy Upkeep
If you don’t have time to spend at the salon or to create a neat look at home, these press-on nails are an excellent option. The short, square shape and high-grade acrylic material make them look surprisingly realistic and also keep them very functional (they’re not so long that they’ll get in your way). Each set comes with 16 different nail sizes so you can find your most natural look.
07pH-Activated Blush For Your Perfect Shade
This blush stick offers a personalized glowy look with a boost of hydration thanks to shea butter, aloe leaf juice, and jojoba oil. The creamy formula is also pH-activated so the color changes according to your skin’s pH, which creates a really natural-looking flush. It glides on smoothly and is buildable.
08An At-Home Chemical Peel With Soothing Rice Water
Ideal for skin that needs a little extra love, this peeling ampoule is a powerful chemical exfoliant that helps slough away dead, dry skin thanks to a blend of AHA, BHA, and PHA. Rice water extract adds a soothing element so it’s not overly drying, and hyaluronic acid offers an added boost of moisture. The formula works together to help unclog pores as well as smooth and brighten skin, making it look like you paid for a fancy facial.
09Shimmery Dry Oil For Face, Hair, & Body
Using dry oil all over your body can sound like a recipe for disaster, but trust: this glimmering dry oil hydrates and smooths so nicely. It works to moisturize while leaving behind a subtle bronze shimmer that helps perfect with a luxe-looking glow. It’s not greasy and has a super lightweight feel, and you can use it on your skin or hair.
10A Smoothing Treatment That Helps Prevent Razor Bumps
Avoid pesky and painful ingrown hairs with this smoothing treatment, which you can use immediately after shaving or waxing. BHA, AHA, and PHA helps to exfoliate away dead and dry skin, leaving skin smoother and less prone to ingrown hairs. It also works to even skin texture and can even help with hyperpigmentation. The roller-ball applicator makes it a breeze to glide on, and it can be used in sensitive areas.
11A Cuticle Eraser Pen With Nourishing Oils
Cuticle care goes a long way toward nice-looking hands, and this nail treatment pen makes it easy to get clean, neat cuticles. The textured ceramic tip polishes and is infused with sweet almond and apricot oils to hydrate and nourish at the same time. It exfoliates and conditions as well, with very little effort on your part.
12Refreshing Cleanser That Helps Soothe & Prevent Body Acne
Made with AHA, BHA, and PHAs, this body cleanser acts as an effective but gentle chemical exfoliant. Salicylic acid helps to get rid of excess oil and prevent breakouts, but it also cleanses and calms skin to leave it looking more radiant. Tea tree and eucalyptus round things out and help soothe skin and even tighten pores.
13A Contoured Brush For Ultra-Smooth Self Tanner
Applying self-tanner becomes so much simpler with this large blending brush. Thousands of soft yet sturdy bristles allow for even, streak-free application and easy blending, while the curved shape allows you to get every spot on your body. “The brush is super soft but firm enough to really work the product into the skin, and the shape makes it easy to cover larger areas while still being precise,” one happy shopper wrote.
14A Lash Lift Kit For Full Lashes At Home
Achieve your own impressive lash lift at home with this lash lift kit. It comes with everything you need, including serum, eye patches, eye pads, glue, and three lotions, as well as easy-to-follow instructions. The result is eyelashes that look fuller and more voluminous, which should last for about eight weeks. The kit comes with five different sets.
15Heat-Protectant Spray That Detangles & Smooths
This hair prep spray makes it possible to maintain sleek, strong hair, even if you have no idea what you’re doing. Packed with nourishing spirulina protein and shine-enhancing coconut oil, the formula works to detangle, prevent frizz, and act as a strengthening heat protectant. It doesn’t feel greasy, and has a wonderful scent that isn’t too overpowering.
16Fluffy Self-Tanning Mousse That Leaves You Bronzed, Not Streaky
Need a bronze glow fast? This self-tanning mousse is the answer. It delivers a smooth and natural-looking tan that promises to develop over just two hours. The green-gray base helps ensure it won’t come off as too orangey or fake-looking, and it’s available in three shades for your skin tone (medium, dark, and ultra-dark). It’s also moisturizing, comes with a mitt for easy application with no streaking, and has the best tropical scent.
17A Triple-Ceramide Face Mask To Support & Smooth Skin
This peel-off face mask doesn’t just make your skin feel softer, but features three essential lipids that help to strengthen your skin’s barrier, locking moisture in and protecting it from other stressors. Shoppers offer high praise, too. “This is honestly the best mask I’ve ever used in my life,” one reviewer wrote, while another shopper called it, “the most radiant and hydrating mask.”
18A Glycolic Acid Stick For Targeted Smoothing
This body stick is made with glycolic acid for a chemical exfoliant that helps get rid of dry skin, while salicylic acid works to unclog pores and make body acne disappear, and shea butter moisturizes for a smooth finish. The deodorant-like solid applicator makes it so easy to roll on where you need, even in hard-to-reach spots.
19Foot Peel Masks That Shed Dry Skin Like A Snake
These foot peeling masks, which come in a set of four, leave your feet feeling so soft. Pull these onto your feet after a good soaking and leave them on for at least an hour. As the days go by, you’ll notice that entire pieces of dry skin are peeling away from your feet in a way that’s a bit disgusting, but also oddly satisfying. After about a week, you’re left with smooth, sandal-ready feet.
20Clever Gel Patches To Help Fade Dark Spots
These unique serum patches might be the key to achieving a more even, brighter complexion. They help to erase and dark spots by breaking them down at the surface, while glutathione prevents new coloration by suppressing at a deeper skin level. They’re so easy to use — the container comes with 30 snap-apart patches for easy application — and they leave skin brighter and glowy.
21Spring Water Face Mist That Helps Soothe & Balance
Made with thermal spring water, this facial mist is incredibly soothing and refreshing. Spritz it on as needed throughout the day to feel a nice little reset or to make your skin feel more hydrated. It helps to soften and calm skin while reducing redness, and can even soothe irritation.
22Glycolic Acid Body Lotion That Softens & Exfoliates
Made with glycolic acid, this body lotion doesn’t just condition skin, it also exfoliates. While shea butter boosts hydration, glycolic acid gently exfoliates to smooth and brighten, leaving skin texture more even and so much softer. Shoppers are big fans. “My skin said ‘thank you’ immediately after I started using this,” one reviewer wrote. “It goes on smoothly, doesn’t feel sticky, and actually does what it promises.”
23Salicylic Acid Stars To Flatten Stubborn Zits
These Starface pimple patches are one of the best ways to get rid of stubborn zits fast. They’re tiny but mighty, packed with salicylic acid to dissolve and absorb the gunk out of your mightiest pimples so they disappear. There are 32 easy-to-remove stars in one small compact, so they can be taken on the go, and they are colorful and fun to use.
24A Kitten Paw Brush For Seamless Concealer
With its small size and flat, paw-like shape, this makeup brush is perfect for applying concealer. The shape hugs around your eye or other small spots on your face, and the super soft bristles make it a breeze to blend out product for even, flawless coverage. This is so good for precise application, and the nonporous bristles are easy to clean.
25Blurring Primer For A Flawless Bare-Face Look
Whether you’re rocking a natural look or applying full makeup, you’ll want to include this mattifying primer. The transparent formula goes on super smooth, blurring lines and other imperfections while absorbing excess oil. The result is a perfect base for makeup so that it lasts for hours, or it can also leave bare skin looking flawless.
26Hair Powder That Conceals Overgrown Roots
This hair powder is perfect for those days you realize your roots are out of control and your hair appointment is still a week away. The powder comes with a soft compact brush that makes precise application so simple. It also won’t fade fast, as it binds to the scalp and is sweat- and rain-resistant. Choose between 13 different shades to find your best match.
27Professional-Strength Teeth Whitening Gel
Before spending hundreds on a professional whitening session, try this teeth whitening gel at home. The powerful carbamide peroxide formula promises to remove staining and whiten teeth in the first few uses. You can apply the gel directly to your teeth or use with a tray (FYI, trays aren’t included), and leave it on for about 15 to 30 minutes. The kit comes with 30 treatments, along with easy-to-dispense syringes.
28Vegan Collagen Spray Lotion That Transforms Dry Skin
Skip the process of rubbing lotion into your skin and take a shortcut with this spray lotion. The nonaerosol spray goes on evenly and doesn’t require a lot of rubbing in, so it’s especially easy to use in hard-to-reach spots. Hyaluronic acid, vegan collagen, and glycerin help to deeply moisturize, while avocado oil and aloe vera soften and smooth. Plus, the jasmine vanilla scent is lovely.
29Tiny Clusters That Make Eyelashes Look Naturally Full
If you need a little lash volume boost but don’t like full falsies, try these lash clusters. They come in a set of 50 in five different sizes, look a lot more natural, and are a lot more customizable. The criss-cross layers and lightweight strands come off as extremely realistic, and when applied to the outer corners or bare spots, make your lashes appear full and voluminous without being over-the-top.
30CC Cream Sunscreen That Also Hides Redness
This CC cream will quickly become a daily go-to, as it acts as makeup primer, skin care, and sunscreen all in one. The green and slightly orange tone color corrects and neutralizes redness to make your skin appear more even, while also smoothing for a perfect makeup base. It’s hydrating and soothing, and has SPF 50 to protect skin from harmful UV rays.
31Weird Press-On Toenails For An Easy Flawless Look
Get perfect-looking toenails — while wielding zero nail polish — when you use these press-on toenails. They have a short, square shape that looks really clean and nice on your feet, with a shiny, gel-like finish that makes them so realistic. They can last for up to 14 days, and you can choose from seven shades, including a chic French manicure to keep things pretty natural-looking, or a cool ombré style.
32Piercing Solution That Helps Shrink Bumps
If you’ve noticed bumps or keloids around your piercing, this bump solution is an excellent way to help minimize them. The serum works to shrink bumps and speed up the healing process, and features a blend of oils that hydrate the area to help calm any irritation. The dropper-style bottle also couldn’t be easier to use.
33Castor Oil That Can Boost Lash & Brow Length
Shoppers swear by this castor oil serum, which is designed to boost hair growth. “Actually works!” one reviewer swore. “My eyelashes were so sparse and broken after eyelash extensions, this was amazing to grow them back.” The serum, which is 100% castor oil, comes with a double-ended brush featuring a spoolie wand for lashes and a precision brush for eyebrow application.
34Sheer 1-Step Nail Polish For A Clean Girl Look
Doing your own nails at home feels so much easier with this four-in-one nail polish. The formulation acts as a base coat, treatment, color, and a top coat, meaning you don’t have to go through all of those extra steps. It also helps nourish and strengthen nails. This sheer pink looks natural and clean, though you can choose from more than 20 different glossy, gel-like colors that should last chip-free for up to six days.
35Makeup Primer That Leaves Skin Glowing
This versatile face primer is sure to become a makeup essential. The lightweight cream is made with shimmering micro pearls that leave skin subtly glowing. It’s not greasy, absorbs quickly, and has squalane to boost elasticity, niacinamide for reducing the appearance of pores, and hyaluronic acid for hydration. Use it as a primer to help makeup last for hours or apply it on its own for a glass-skin result.
36At-Home Hair Gloss That Boosts Color & Shine
Add this hair gloss treatment to your arsenal — when applied to wet hair after cleansing, this conditions, helps prevent damage, reduce frizz, and hydrate, leaving strands silky soft and so shiny. It can be applied in the shower as a replacement for conditioner; leave it on for three minutes while you finish washing up then rinse out.
37Tightline Mascara & Liner That Makes Your Eyes Pop
Give your lashes a little something extra with this tightline primer and mascara. The super skinny wand allows for precise application, working as an eyeliner that defines your eye shape, as well as a primer for separating lashes, and even a subtle mascara. Because the wand is so small, it can really coat lashes at the root without clumping or smudging, which leaves lashes looking more full and less messy.
38A Lamination Kit For Perfectly Sculpted Eyebrows
Professional brow lamination can cost up to or even more than $100 at a salon — this at-home brow lamination kit costs a fraction of the price and is so easy to use. The five-step system comes with everything you need to shape, style, and groom your brows, including solutions, serums, and a brow ruler. There’s enough to use this five different times and it promises results that last up to six weeks.
39Facial Patches That Help Skin Look Smoother
Place these medical grade facial patches on your face wherever you want smoother skin — then go to sleep, and peel them off in the morning. They’re transparent and odorless, with a strong adhesive that won’t budge or hurt, and they leave skin looking flawless. Each set comes with 160 patches in a variety of shapes, so there’s enough to use them regularly.
40Glossy Balm That Plumps & Hydrates Lips
Glossy, tinted, and ultra hydrating, this lip balm leaves lips plump and soft. Ingredients like Brazilian acai butter and African mongongo butter are lock in moisture, while hibiscus enzymes and lactic acid gently exfoliate for a result that gets rid of chapped lips for good. The subtle color also lasts — you can choose between six different simple shades, including clear.
41Clear Wax That Keeps Eyelashes Curled All Day
If your lashes fall flat no matter how hard you try, this clear mascara can help. The wax-like formula coats bare lashes to keep them in a curled position for hours on end, and is also made with nourishing ingredients to encourages lashes to grow strong and long. Apply it before you apply your regular mascara, and get ready for the compliments to roll in.
42A Smudgy Lip Crayon For Natural-Looking Definition
This matte lip crayon is one you’ll reach for whenever you’re going out. The creamy formula feels soft and hydrating, and it defines your lips in a subtle way. The soft finish makes it look very natural, and it’s available in six different shades that easily blend with many other lipstick colors.
43Sheer Concealer Polish That Illuminates Bare Nails
If you prefer the look of bare nails, this nail concealer is a product you’ll want to have on hand (no pun intended). The light pink shade is so subtle that it’s barely noticeable — it’s just meant to hide imperfections, leave behind an illuminating glow, and basically leave nails looking effortlessly perfect. It’s also made with vitamins and celery extract to leave nails stronger after use.
44Popular Drops That Leave Eyes Bright & Clear
These eye drops have more than 33,000 five-star ratings and hundreds of happy reviews, making them a bestseller you won’t want to miss. They work to hydrate and refresh eyes to make them look brighter and clearer almost instantly, with results that last for hours. “This product is fantastic,” one shopper raved. “[...] One drop in each eye and the redness was immediately gone.”
45Deep Conditioner Designed To Improve Hair Color & Texture
This deep conditioner doubles as an at-home color booster, but don’t let that intimidate you. It’s perfect as a maintenance product in between salon appointments when your color is starting to look a little dull. The formula deeply moisturizes, leaving hair shinier and softer after just one use, and you can choose from five shades for the one that works best for you.
46Weird Green Concealer That Color Corrects
Bright green concealer sounds odd, yes, but hear me out: It’s actually one of the best ways to even out your skin tone. The green shade neutralizes red tones, which leaves skin looking less irritated and more even. The creamy formula comes in five other colors as well: lavender to brighten, peach and yellow to conceal dullness, orange to counter hyperpigmentation, and blue to cancel out overly warm tones.
47A Detangling Brush That Helps Tame Frizz
The unique shape and design of this hair brush makes it stand out, both in looks and function. Vented holes help with air circulation, while the curved shape is meant to cradle the scalp better and offer a more comfortable grip. It also has uneven boar bristles that detangle effortlessly while also helping smooth strands.
48A Glass Foot Scrubber That Eliminates Callouses
Get rid of callouses on your own at home with this glass foot file. The smooth sander gently buffs feet to get rid of dry, dead skin without feeling too harsh or intense. It has a curved shape that makes it comfortable to hold in your palm so it feels secure, and to clean it you just have to rinse it under water.
49Powerful Vitamin C Serum That Leaves Skin Brighter
With a powerful combination of vitamin C, licorice extract, and peptides, this serum helps to brighten skin and improve elasticity, making skin stronger and ultra glowy. What makes this stand out among others is that it uses stabilized vitamin C designed to stay potent the whole time you’re using it. “I keep going back to this vitamin c serum because it’s the only one that won’t irritate my skin,” one shopper wrote in a review, and noted that it “brightens and tightens.”
50Hypochlorous Acid Facial Spray To Calm Skin Fast
Made with hypochlorous acid, this face mist promises to reset your skin when you need a little boost. The gentle formula calms and soothes skin, helps fight redness and blemishes, and just feels really refreshing. It’s also hydrating, has antibacterial properties, and is made for any skin type.
51Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse To Soothe Itchy, Dry Scalp
This cleansing hair rinse is a must-have for scalp care. It’s made with apple cider vinegar and rice water to gently clean your scalp, getting rid of product buildup, dandruff, and dead skin. It also soothes and calms, leaving your scalp refreshed, and herbal extracts hydrate at the same time.
52BHA & Salicylic Acid Pads To Exfoliate & Clear Skin
Keep these exfoliating pads on hand for the days when you feel like your skin really needs a refresh. They’re made with salicylic acid and BHA to gently exfoliate away dead skin, smooth texture, and prep for makeup. They leave skin soft and glowing, and the box comes with 10 individually wrapped pads, so they’re easy to take on the go as well.
53Double-Sided Brushes That Smooth Dry Lips
Your lips need a little extra love sometimes, which is where these exfoliating brushes come in. The double-sided design includes one scrubbing brush for exfoliating away dead skin and one textured side for a gentle massage. They remove flakes in minutes and come in a pack of five.
54Plumping Lip Stain That Customizes To Your pH
Most lip stains are matte and a little drying, but this lip stain is the exception. It acts as a plumping gloss, treatment, and balm, creating a smooth, shiny look that leaves lips so soft and hydrated. It’s available in six different shades, but the pH-powered formula means that the color adjusts according to your skin, so it turns into the perfect shade for you.
55Teeth Whitening Strips With A Yummy Watermelon Flavor
Easy to use and made with gentle ingredients, these teeth whitening strips promise to make a big difference in just 14 days. Apply the strips directly to your teeth for 30 minutes — they’re not too sticky, and they stay on well. These also have a watermelon flavor that is actually pleasant to taste in your mouth. You’ll find 14 treatments in one box.