29 Beauty Products With Before-And-After Pics That Prove They're Worth Buying

Produk Kecantikan dengan Foto Sebelum dan Sesudah yang Membuktikan Layak Dibeli

Go on, see the results for yourself.

1. A tube of Essence Lash Princess Mascara that lengthens lashes and adds volume at the base, just in case you're always after the *look* of falsies, but have no time to finagle with eyelash glue day in and day out.

2. A Touch in Sol No Poreblem primer that feels lightweight while blurring pores and banishing oiliness. This product is key for having a seamless foundation application that'll actually last you all day.

3. A pack of facial and eyebrow razors so that you can say goodbye to peach fuzz, while helping to fade dark spots and plump up the skin! Professional dermaplaning can enter the three-digit price range, so this is basically a steal.

Promising review: "I love 💕 these little razors for all that peach 🍑 fuzz. My face looks so smooth now!!! They’re really easy to use. I had no idea there was such a product! My esthetician used something similar on my face, and I thought 💭 I can do that!! So glad I found it!"

4. A bottle of First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub that moisturizes the skin while 10% AHA works to gently slough off dead skin cells and KP bumps.

Promising review: "Amazing product! I've suffered from KP on my arms for 15 years, and nothing helped. This product didn't just help, it completely cleared it away! I noticed a big difference after just one use, but after a month of using it two times a week, my arms are smooth, and I'm no longer embarrassed by them. I'm so excited! This product has changed my life!"

5. A bottle of Skinergy's Skin BHavior Resurfacing Essence that's basically like your entire 10-step skincare routine wrapped up in one! With pore-clearing salicylic acid, elastin and collagen-boosting retinol, brightening niacinamide, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and antioxidant-rich vitamins C+E, all you'll really need after this is a good moisturizer to seal it all in.

Skinergy Beauty is a Latina-owned beauty brand created with the goal to be inclusive of all skin types. Each of their products is made with integrity and passion to help give you skin that looks and feels energized.

Promising review: "WOW! Not even prescription acne medication has been able to control my acne and scarring the way this has. In addition, my skin looks brighter and smoother and almost glows! HIGHLY recommend this product!"

6. A tube of Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Base, because you work hard on your glam, gosh darn it! There's truly nothing as heartbreaking as creating a meticulous cut-crease look, only to find that the shadows have blended into each other, or have melted off mere hours after application. This primer acts as a glue to ensure that each shadow you've applied stays in place until the tail end of your day.

                      

Promising review: "I feel so stupid. ... I'm 65 years old and have always been annoyed by the fact that by midafternoon, my upper lids would be oily, shiny, and sporting a stripe from my eyeliner. I didn't think there was a cure. Then stumbled upon the idea of using a primer/foundation designed for the eyelids. What? How BRILLIANT!! Who would have thought? I dipped my toe into the water and purchased one tube of the Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Primer. I don't use eyeshadow on my lids, but I do use it as a liner on my lower lashes. (I add water to compressed eyeshadow and put it on my skin with a sponge-end pencil thing). This stuff ROCKS!! At the end of a hot Texas day, my lids are still as fresh and dry as they were at 6 a.m. And it only takes a pinhead-sized drop to cover one entire lid from lashes to eyebrow, with enough left to cover the lower lid area as well. It's creamy, but dries very quickly. Awesome! The only thing that keeps this product from being 100% perfect is that it has a chemical smell when you first put it on...BUT...after a few minutes, the smell is gone, and my eye makeup looks impeccable for 12+ hours. Obviously, I highly recommend this product. They've found a lifetime customer with me." 

7. A jar of Aztec Secret that works to dry up acne spots and reveal brighter, smoother skin in a flash.

Promising review: "Great product. I mix Bragg Raw Apple Cider Vinegar with my Aztec Secret Indian Bentonite Healing Clay for my facial masks (instead of mixing water with the clay). After the facial, my pores are totally clean, and they seem to disappear. My skin also tightens and takes on a youthful glow. The results last for about a week or a little longer." 

8. A professional-grade callus remover so that you can call off your biweekly pedicures that are really adding up. Consider this an investment — this cream softens the skin and gently exfoliates so that you'll be able to enjoy baby-smooth heels between salon appointments for way longer!

Promising review: "Used for the first time today. Other reviews suggested wearing gloves, and I don’t have any, so I just tied a plastic bag over my hand; worked fine for me. My feet were terrible, flaky, and caked with dead skin. I need change, I want to have cute, soft feet, it’s bad when your boyfriend has softer feet than you. So, I soaked my feet for 10 minutes, applied the gel, let that sit for five minutes, soaked feet again, and used a foot scraper thingy. I’m happy with the results."

9. Or, if you like to go the physical exfoliation route, a microplane foot file that's basically like a grater for your dry, chapped calluses. I have this tool, and I cannot begin to explain how much it has helped smooth out what was once my rock-hard soles.

Promising review: "After comparing foot files and reading the reviews, I decided to order this foot file. Living with chronic pain conditions has made it almost impossible to get out and go to the nail salon on a regular basis. I needed a way that I could 'maintain' my feet in between pedicure appointments, and purchasing this foot file was definitely a great decision. I couldn't believe how well and easily it removed the dead skin from the bottom of my feet. The only other product that I used was a tiny amount of callus remover to help remove the unwanted dry skin. I couldn't believe how well it worked, and my feet felt so much better. I would highly recommend using caution when it comes to the amount of skin that you slough off. Otherwise, you could remove too many layers of skin, leaving your feet sensitive to touch or painful when walking on them. If you are looking for a way to maintain your feet on your own, then look no further! The price is competitive, the quality is topnotch, and it couldn't be any easier to use."

10. Or, if you're into a treatment that *really* exfoliates, a foot mask that combines chemical exfoliators to slowly peel away dead skin cells on the ENTIRE foot (not just the callused sections) so that you can renew your feet — soles and all.

Promising review: "I can't believe I'm posting a picture of my foot to Amazon, but there's a first time for everything, I guess. Being a New Yorker, I'm used to walking A LOT, and as a result, my feet were dry, callused, and just plain disgusting. I wouldn't even touch my feet and was embarrassed to wear sandals. I didn't want to pay for a pedicure, so I tried this, and I'm so glad I did. I couldn't believe all the skin that peeled off my feet. I felt like a shedding snake. As crazy as it sounds, my new, beautiful feet have given me a boost of self-confidence. I can't wait to wear sandals again."

11. A color-changing BYO Blush that has a pH reagent to create the perfect pink color for your skin. This is a favorite of mine, since it adds a flush to my skin while adding antioxidant protection!

Youthforia is woman-owned small biz that aims to make makeup that's so good for your skin you can sleep in it. The founder, Fiona Co Chan, even tested the blush by sleeping in it for two months! They are passionate about being environmentally friendly and not using fossil fuels or gross toxins in their products.

If two people with the same skin tone apply the blush, they'll both get a slightly different color! How cool is that? This contains 20 plant-based, antioxidant-rich oils that help nourish your skin. It's long-lasting; good for all skin types; and fragrance-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Promising review: "Dewy and glowy. I tried it over makeup, and it appeared as a strong pink shade but settled to a flushed, glowy color. I had my little sister try it, too, because I wanted to see the color change again, and it lasted a really long time on her. The texture was smooth, and it was easy to rub in and blend out." 

12. A bottle of Nizoral anti-dandruff shampoo since, hey, almost everyone deals with dandruff from time to time. This formula controls fungus that can cause flaking and helps relieve itchy scalps!

Promising review: "I wish I discovered this product earlier. Took me six months of suffering from severe dandruff and white spots on my face. I was a week away from a visit to the dermatologist. After trying a lot of products and creams that didn't work, I decided to give it a try. And with just one wash, my life was changed. This is my only shampoo now. Been using it for almost a year now, and no more white spots on my face (itchy, flaky, and terrible) or the worst: thick, itchy dandruff."

13. A tube of Grande Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum so that you can kiss your lash extension appointments goodbye — for good. This formula includes castor oil to condition lash follicles and promote longer- and fuller-looking lashes.

Promising review: "I love, love, love this stuff! It really works, and I highly recommend it. I just ordered another three-month supply. I noticed a difference after about one month of use. My lashes are longer and fuller. Absolutely love this product." —Mrs. 

14. A bottle of L'Oreal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water Lamellar, if your hair is in need of a moisture treatment, but you have approximately five minutes in the morning for your entire hair routine. This formula contains both moisturizing agents *and* amino acids to rebuild your hair's structure while upping the ante on a lustrous shine!

Promising review: "I don’t usually do reviews on products, but for this one, I absolutely have to. I have 3c type hair and struggle with a lot of breakage, unmanageability, and moisture. When my mom mentioned this product to me, I didn’t take her seriously because of the simple fact that we have two completely different hair textures. I never would have thought this brand would work on my hair. I have always used ethnic hair products and stayed away from brands such as this one because of the alcohol consumption. I have never in my 22 years felt my hair like this. I feel like I have a completely different head of hair. This product is so amazing. and I will FOREVER be using this product in my hair regimen. Thank you so much!! ♥️

15. An absolutely essential Denman Hair Brush, because people who master the art of brushing out curly or wavy hair deserve a damn medal. I personally have thick, wavy-curly hair, and I love using this to gently untangle all the knots from my hair without causing damage. What used to be a 20-minute brushing process has turned into a 10-minute one, and my arms and scalp are eternally grateful for that.

Promising review: "I love this brush! I ordered it because I saw a YouTube video of a girl with curly hair using it, and her curls came out amazing! I always do wash-and-gos, and I usually would only brush/comb my hair in the shower, style it once I was out, but sometimes, if I waited a little longer to style it, my hair would get dry and frizzy. It would be almost impossible to get my curls defined without getting back in the shower. With this brush, now all I have to do is spray my hair with water, put the product in it, and comb it through with this brush, and my curls are poppin'!" 

16. A two-piece eyebrow soap kit that takes just a few swipes to apply, and gives you fluffed up brows that stay put for hours.

Promising review: "I absolutely love this and am amazed at how much fuller my brows look! Application is also super easy and quick! I took three pictures — the top picture is before I applied it, the middle picture is after application, and the third picture is after I've drawn a line under my brow to clean up the look and filled in some sparse areas."

17. A reusable oil-absorbing Revlon Volcanic Face Roller, because no longer will you have to use wasteful single-use blotting sheets! If you find yourself powdering your T-zone or reaching for paper towels to minimize shine, you'll want to get a hold of this compact roller that'll last you (almost) forever.

Promising review: "I love it! I always get so oily in my T-zone, and I hate it, so I’d pack on powder or run out of blotting sheets so quickly. This product absorbed my oil while not messing with my makeup! :) I will definitely be taking this with me everywhere."

18. A pack of pimple patches that are made from hydrocolloid, aka a superstar ingredient that sucks out things like grime and pus from the skin. Pop these on overnight, and enjoy waking up to a less-inflamed and smoother acne bump!

Promising review: "These things have gotten rid of so many blemishes for me! I had two really big pimples, one on my chest and one on my shoulder, so I put these patches on them, and it pulled so much stuff out of those pimples that the area where it's white is actually, like, thicker than the rest of the patch. These patches are a miracle! Gotta love finding inexpensive and super effective acne solutions!" 

19. An ion generating Revlon one-step airbrush so that you can get a salon-quality blowout without spending all the time and money of an actual salon blowout.

Promising review: "I have 3A/3B curls (I included a pic). I watched A LOT of reviews on YouTube for this product before I committed to buying it because that's always smart to do when you don't want to waste money. But OMG, my results came out better than all the reviews I saw with the girls that had similar hair to mine! The trick is to keep rolling it a few times before you let the strand go. Just like the stylists do when they blow-dry your hair at salons with the large rolling brush. I was able to straighten my hair in 45 minutes on my first time, and I could probably do it in less time next time because now I know how to use it. I was worried about my roots not getting straightened like in some of the reviews I saw, but nope, my roots came out perfect! The trick to that is to hold it at the roots for a few seconds. After a strand is straight and completely dry, I'll switch it to cool and pass it through another time. If you want your ends straight and not flipped, you'll need a flat iron, but I prefer them flipped anyways. Be careful not to burn your hands by accidentally touching the blower. Also, your wrist/hands will get tired, but it's still worth it! LOL! Oh, I've also somehow managed to turn the switch accidentally a few times while using it. My hair is amazingly soft and super shiny. The biggest pro for me is that it'll only take me 10 minutes to freshen my hair every day after that first day! Best styling product ever!"

20. Or, if you're into the idea of rocking your curls, a Bed Head Curls diffuser hair dryer that dries your hair in a flash, without straightening out your bouncy, springy locks!

Promising review: "The best thing I have ever bought for my hair...EVER. This was a game-changer for me. I've already recommended this to friends who have ordered it and said the same thing. The picture is with a regular blow dryer vs. with THIS blow dryer. If you have curly hair, you NEED this in your life. No questions asked. Buy it now! Don't read anymore reviews, you're wasting valuable time. Just trust me. This is all you need in life." 

21. A collagen coating hair protein treatment so that you can have all the smoothing and strengthening benefits of a keratin treatment without heading to the salon. This is great for fortifying the hair with proteins, aka the building blocks of strong and smooth hair strands.

Promising review: "I'm on my fifth order! My hair can't live without it! It's certainly one of my new favorite products that I've been sharing with friends and family! I highly recommend this product! 😎" 

22. A bottle of Tend Skin solution that will be the bane of your ingrown hairs and razor bumps! Bye-bye red, angry bumps on the underarms, legs, and bikini line, and hello smooth, even skin!

Promising review: "This product has worked GREAT on my armpits where I had big, painful, gross, inflamed, and embarrassing hair follicles for YEARS! I use a dollar shave razor now, changed every couple of weeks with Tend Skin after every shower and before deodorant. Miracles! I have noticed less of a difference on razor burn and ingrown hairs in other areas, however."

23. A whipped Dear Dahlia Dream Velvet Lip Mousse to give you petal-soft lips and color payoff that never misses.

Dear Dahlia is an Asian woman-founded luxury vegan K-beauty brand inspired by the dahlia flower and dedicated to bringing out each woman's natural elegance, authenticity, and timeless beauty.

These lipsticks are very different from other liquid lips — more light and airy, still giving off long-lasting matte color that complements all skin tones. I need them all!

24. A TruSkin Naturals Vitamin C Serum, because vitamin C is one of the best ways to protect the skin against environmental stressors, lighten post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and brighten the complexion! Add this to your morning routine, and you'll be glowing in no time.

Promising review: "I have spent a lot of money at Sephora and Ulta looking for a miracle serum to get rid of my dark spots. In the last three years, something changed, and I started breaking out with mild adult acne that later turned into a stress-picking ordeal which left me with nasty dark spots. I've also spent lots of money buying concealers to hide and not feel judged by anyone talking to me face to face. I haven't really changed anything in my diet really except eating papaya. LOL! I wash my face three times a week with Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser and then use this serum. I shake the bottle and massage in a few drops all over. I do wear a mild face sunblock, too. Like I said, I don't use it often or every night, but it's doing something, and I'm super excited to keep seeing results. I've also used it on my husband once, and his skin was baby soft 😍. The picture on the left (pink shirt) is from today; the picture on the right is from two months ago. The sides of my face were very bad."

25. A bottle of Bio-Oil Multi-Use Skincare Oil that helps to fade dark spots on the face, but is also an industry-leading moisturizing oil that diminishes scars on the body, too!

Promising review: "I swear by this product. Very effective on discolored skin due to scarring. I had shingles on my face brought about by stress because we were moving. It ravaged the lower right side of my face, and I was pretty sure it was going to leave hideous scarring. I bought this and started applying it when I started scabbing and still haven't stopped using it until now. I had my shingles in April, and it's August now. Check the before and after pics. It works."

26. A Paula's Choice 2% BHA liquid exfoliant so that you can dissolve dead skin cells that would otherwise lead to dullness, loss of moisture, or even breakouts.

Promising review: "I have every skin issue you can think of. Rosacea, acne (hormonal, cystic, whiteheads, blackheads), dehydration, excessive oiliness, redness, all of it. I’ve spent probably thousands on a multitude of different products, trying to find one that would at least make a dent. I’ve had many procedures, many trips to the dermatologist. Nothing I’ve ever used, nothing I’ve ever done, has made such a profound difference in the appearance of my skin. Having rosacea, my face often felt hot, bumpy, and burned. While my complexion is naturally fair and pink, this has seriously covered all my bases in a gentle and effective way. I’ve been trying to turn my skin around for YEARS! This was the product that did it. If I could give it 100 stars, I would. It has seriously changed my life!" 

27. A two-sided waterproof, smudge-proof liquid eyeliner to make creating a killer wing seamless every single time. Plus, since this eyeliner stamps on a wing pattern for you, you'll never have to worry about asymmetrical liner!

Promising review: "Amazon makes all things possible, even the perfect winged liner. I’m speechless. I’ve never been able to do winged liner in the 30 years I’ve walked the earth. This product is amazing; it’s seamless. Literally, it’s foolproof. Not to mention, it has great staying power, it’s very dark, and hasn’t smudged all day. I seriously wasn’t expecting to like it this much; you’ve got a customer for life!" 

28. A bottle of Mavala Stop, because although there is no cure to nail biting, this stop serum can still help. Why does this work, you may wonder? It has a bitter taste that tastes...really bitter, and should eventually stop you from putting your fingers in your mouth over time.

Promising review: "It's a miracle! I am 45 years old and have tried every product over the years — my mom used to put everything imaginable on my fingernails to keep them out of my mouth; my grandma tried to pay me to grow my fingernails out, but still, here I was at 45 with horrible nails. This has been a miracle. I can't describe the taste but will just say that it makes me not want my hands anywhere near my face. Yes, it is difficult to eat finger food with this on — I went to Florida recently and had to have my husband peel my shrimp for me. :-) But, it is a small price to pay to break this habit. Photos are before and two weeks after using this product. I know they aren't long and beautiful yet, but they are beautiful to me :-) and the longest they have ever been in my life!" 

29. And finally, a non-greasy hair finishing cream so that you can lay your baby hairs and seal flyaways without worrying about your hair frizzing back out during moments of high humidity. If you enjoy wearing your hair in a slicked-back bun, this is pretty much a necessity for nailing the look every time.

Promising review: "I have super fine hair with lots of breakage. No matter how I put my hair up, I have bad flyaways. This stuff is great! So easy, and it stays better and looks smoother than stiff hairspray."