20 Beauty Products That Actually Do What They Say They Will

Blemishes beware! This alcohol-free witch hazel tonic diminishes redness and keeps acne at bay without drying out the skin. Vitamin e and Aloe vera make for baby soft skin.

Available at Well.

Known as the most universally flattering red lipstick, MAC’s super matte Ruby Woo is long-lasting and its true blue-red colour is one that everyone can wear…really.

Available at MAC.

This amazing eye colour enhancing chubby pencil is a smoky eye in a stick. Swipe this easy-glide formulation on the lids and smudge with your finger for super sexy eyes that last up to 10 hours.

Available at Charlotte Tilbury.

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This nourishing moisturising lotion claims to reveal healthier-looking skin in a single day, with noticeable improvement in two weeks — and it’s true! After struggling with dry scaly skin, a switch to this lotion made my hands soft and smooth for the first time in months. This formula also relieves itchiness from dry skin.

Available at Walmart.

If your past haunts you (embarrassing tattoos anyone?) or you have skin issues like scarring, veins or vitiligo that nothing seems to conceal effectively, this full coverage, water-resistant body foundation will practically give you new skin. Used with the Dermablend Loose Setting Powder, this powerful makeup gives you up to 16 hours of flawless skin.

Available at Beauty Boutique.

This is Chanel’s gel nail manicure in a bottle. While this might seem like a splurge, its long-lasting formula is chip resistant for up to a week and it’s 5-free too. Yes please!

Available at Beauty Boutique.

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This oil-based serum brightens and boosts tired complexions and the effects are almost instant. Made with 100 per cent organic ingredients, this serum is not only anti-inflammatory but smooths the skin and leaves it absolutely glowing.

Available at Helena Lane Skincare.

A little goes a long way with this pore minimizing face primer. Its lightweight formula also reduces the appearance of fine lines so you can wear it under makeup or on its own for silky, smooth looking skin.

Available at Benefit Cosmetics.

This cult-status product hails from Australia where it can be found in the pockets of everyone from celebrities to construction workers. This everything salve is most commonly used as a soothing lip balm but its antimicrobial properties also help heal skin ailments such as minor burns, chaffing, diaper rash and insect bites. It has even been known to relieve the discomfort of eczema and dermatitis. This stuff works!

Available at Amazon.

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A foundation that does actually blur imperfections, give your skin a ‘lit-from-within-glow’, and last all day, there’s a reason this product has won InStyle’s Best Liquid Foundation award 13 years in a row!

Available at Giorgio Armani Beauty.

These award winning, stainless steel tweezers got their reputation because they are so precise — they pick up every hair, every time. These perfectly aligned tweezers have a detailed slant that grabs even the finest of hairs, making tweezing a breeze!

Available at Tweezerman.

For super soft skin, this exfoliating and regenerating cleanser is the ideal product. It preps the skin for makeup or masks and, as promised, gives your complexion a renewed, gorgeous glow.

Available at Sephora.

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You’ll never have to worry about your ponytail becoming loose, or wisps slipping from your bun ever again! These elastics are weaved with rubber tread for super staying power.

Available at Walmart.

If you have time to use a mask, this is the one you want to invest in. With patented alpha and beta hydroxyl acid peel, you’ll actually notice a brighter complexion, baby soft skin and a reduction in both dark spots and fine lines.

Available at Holt Renfrew.

Kevin Murphy has created a dry shampoo and hairspray combo that absorbs excess oils (without drying the hair), adds light hold and lifts roots all in one!

Available at Etiket.

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Claims of thicker, plumper strands are confirmed with this fortifying shampoo. Bamboo fibres and soy proteins give limp tresses visible fullness and body.

Available at Walmart.

If you want your eyeshadow to stay put, this primer prevents creasing and creates a perfect base for applying and blending shadows.

Available at Nordstrom.

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For dry hands, this puppy works wonders. Lush’s gentle cream is made with all of nature’s soothing ingredients (oat milk, chamomile, lavender and cocoa butter) to melt away discomfort and heal seriously chapped skin.

Available at Lush.

Move over Ange! Now everyone can have full bee stung lips. This lip plumper makes an obvious difference to the size of your pout — just prepare yourself for the temporary burning sensation.

Available at Sephora.